Cyclospora Can Be Missed on Routine Stool Testing — Here’s What to Know About Testing Options
The 2026 Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has affected nearly 2,000 people across nine states. One important issue is that Cyclospora is not automatically included in every routine stool or gastrointestinal PCR panel. For people looking for another testing option, the GI-MAP™ test used by Real Health Diagnostics uses quantitative PCR (qPCR) technology and includes a Cyclospora spp. target in a stool sample that can be collected at home. If you ate at a Taco Bell affected by the recent iceberg lettuce outbreak and later developed persistent watery diarrhea, fatigue, nausea…
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