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Comprehensive coverage in one test

Full microbiome ecosystem mapping, gut physiology panel & pathogen screening - all in one test.

Evidence-based actionable insights

Microbiome research moves quickly. Effortlessly make confident decisions with evidence-based, actionable insights.

Accurate lab results you can trust

Sample collection to lab assays to bioinformatics, our workflow is carefully designed and operated to make sure your patients get the most precise measurements.

Tools built for collaborative care

Refer and access our tests from an easy web portal. Share the live interactive report with allied health practitioners and family members to give patients the support they need.

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Gastrointestinal Health

* Bloating or abdominal distension
* Flatulence/excess gas
* Abdominal discomfort or pain
* Constipation or diarrhoea
* Irregular bowel habits
* Nausea or reflux

Metabolic Health

* Fatigue or low energy
* Blood sugar regulation
* Weight management

Food Reactivity

* Food intolerances
* Food sensitivities
* Sensitivity to food or chemicals

Women's Health & Hormones

* Fertility
* Hormonal Issues

Immunity & Inflammation

* Frequent colds or infections
* Slow recovery from illness
* Seasonal allergies or hay fever
* Autoimmune flare-ups
* Chronic sinus issues or post-nasal drip

Mental Health

* Mood changes or irritability
* Brain fog
* Stress
* Sleep quality

Skin Health

* Acne
* Breakouts & rashes
* Skin flare ups
* Sensitivity

Wellness Optimisation

* Energy & vitality
* Healthy ageing
* Performance & recovery

Practitioner Support

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Microbiome Explorer Essentials

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Insights about the microbiome’s impact on systemic health.

Gastrointestinal symptoms
Digestive function
Gut inflammation
Systemic inflammation
Intestinal permeability

Available in AUS & UK

Microbiome Explorer Extended

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Insights about the microbiome’s impact on systemic health combined with key GI health markers.

Gastrointestinal symptoms
Digestive function
Gut inflammation
Systemic inflammation
Intestinal permeability
Immunity

Available in AUS & UK

Microbiome Explorer Comprehensive

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Insights about the microbiome’s impact on system health combined with key GI health markers and pathogen screening.

Gastrointestinal symptoms
Digestive function
Gut inflammation
Systemic inflammation
Intestinal permeability
Immunity
Suspected gut infection

Available in AUS & UK

Case Study

Immune-related health challenges without gut symptoms

Despite no persistent gut symptoms, testing revealed inflammation, barrier disruption, and microbial drivers linked with broader immune-related health concerns. Microbiome Explorer insights guided simple steps to support resilience.

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Case Study

Chronic bloating, constipation, and food reactivity

Long-term bloating, constipation, and food sensitivities made daily life difficult. Microbiome Explorer revealed microbial and digestive imbalances that had gone undetected, helping to guide integrative care strategies.

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Case Study

Persistent constipation with overlapping pelvic symptoms

Ongoing constipation and bloating continued despite years of treatment. Microbiome Explorer uncovered microbial drivers and pointed to the need for further investigation into pelvic health factors.

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Case Study

Urgency, disrupted sleep, and bowel control

A woman living with urgency, incontinence, and night-time nausea needed answers fast. Microbiome Explorer highlighted digestive insufficiency and microbial imbalances, helping her care team guide the next steps.

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Clinical Resources

Level up your Microbiome expertise over 50+ clinical resources, patient handouts, and recipes.

Clinical guides
Evidence-backed guides to support care decisions and test interpretation.
Interpretation guides
Step-by-step support for navigating the Microbiome Explorer report.
Guides for your patients
Handouts and resources to support patient understanding.

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Clinical Case Studies

Real cases. Real complexity. Better insights from Microbiome Explorer.

Case Study 1
Immune-related health challenges without gut symptoms.
Case Study 2
Chronic bloating, constipation, and food reactivity.
Case Study 3
Persistent constipation with overlapping pelvic symptoms.

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Patient Handouts

Explore patient guides and tools to help you take the next step toward better health.

Patient Handouts
Practical handouts that explain results and provide guidance for next steps in care.
Recipes
Explore simple, microbiome-friendly recipes to help support gut and overall health.

	Microba Microbiome Explorer Range	Other Metagenomic (mNGS) tests	Other PCR tests
Coverage Which microbes are present	Coverage Which microbes are present Comprehensive Combines mNGS, PCR, and ELISA to assess the full gut microbiome ecosystem, including species, pathogens, and GI health markers.	Coverage Which microbes are present Limited Microbial species only – designed for understanding the function of the species.	Coverage Which microbes are present Limited Narrow, targeted detection (~1%) designed for specific pathogen screening.
Interpretability What the microbes are doing	Interpretability What the microbes are doing High 40 scientifically validated functional biomarkers with clear healthy reference ranges.	Interpretability What the microbes are doing Limited Limited published evidence, typically not linked within reports.	Interpretability What the microbes are doing Limited Limited functional insight beyond presence/absence
Evidence How do we know	Evidence How do we know Extensive Biomarkers, insights, and expert summaries backed by 1,500+ peer-reviewed studies, with evidence linked directly in the report.	Evidence How do we know Limited Limited published evidence, typically not linked within reports.	Evidence How do we know Limited Limited published evidence, typically not linked within reports.
Actionability What to do about it	Actionability What to do about it Personalised 75+ personalised, evidence-graded insights across diet, lifestyle, and supplements.	Actionability What to do about it Limited Limited and generic recommendations without evidence gradings.	Actionability What to do about it Biased Primarily kill-protocol–focused recommendations.
Clinical Support Help when you need it	Clinical Support Help when you need it Expert-level One-on-one case consults with microbiome experts.	Clinical Support Help when you need it Basic Basic technical support.	Clinical Support Help when you need it Basic Basic technical support.
Education & Resources Get the skills you need	Education & Resources Get the skills you need Best-in-class Access to live mentoring sessions, 50+ clinical resources, patient handouts and recipes.	Education & Resources Get the skills you need Limited Limited customer support resources.	Education & Resources Get the skills you need Limited Limited customer support resources.
Collaboration Care is a team sport	Collaboration Care is a team sport Built-in Fully interactive, shareable digital report for patients and other practitioners.	Collaboration Care is a team sport Manual Static PDF reports only.	Collaboration Care is a team sport Manual Static PDF reports only.

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What's changing with the Microba brand refresh, and how does it affect me and my patients?

We're bringing all our microbiome testing under one clear name: Microba. The MetaXplore tests will appear under new names, and Microba becomes the dedicated home for clinical-grade microbiome testing. Invivo will continue to focus on microbiome-nurturing supplements.

The reason for this change is simple — a unified brand makes for a more consistent, world-class testing experience across all regions, simpler ordering, and lets us invest in innovation under one trusted name.

For your patients, the testing is exactly the same. The science, the accuracy, the sample collection, the turnaround times — none of that changes. What does change is the look of the reports and the patient-facing experience, which have been refreshed for clarity and simplicity.

Patients will be notified of the change directly, but you can reassure them it's the same science and quality, simply presented under one clear name. Existing MetaXplore reports and patient data remain accessible in the current platform — nothing is lost. And there's nothing you need to do differently before launch. Continue referring and ordering as usual, and the updated names and branding will appear automatically.

Is Microbiome Explorer a new or established technology?

Microbiome Explorer is built on established metagenomic next-generation sequencing technology — sometimes called mNGS — which has been used in microbiome research for over a decade.

Microba has been conducting microbiome research and analysis since 2017, and Microbiome Explorer Comprehensive launched commercially in Australia in 2023. The platform draws on Microba's in-house reference database — one of the most comprehensive available — developed and validated through peer-reviewed research.

Our science team has published extensively in the microbiome field, and the technology underpinning Microbiome Explorer continues to be refined through ongoing research.

Is the Microba lab accredited?

Yes — the Microba lab in Australia that processes samples is fully accredited. It's NATA accredited for Human Pathology under ISO 15189. That accreditation confirms our services consistently meet strict international standards, so you and your patients can feel confident the results are reliable and high quality.

Is NATA accreditation in Australia equivalent to the CQC in the UK?

In the UK, healthcare providers are regulated by the Care Quality Commission, or CQC. In Australia, Microba's laboratory is accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities, or NATA. Both meet the international standard ISO 15189, which is recognised globally.

What this means in practice is that our lab undergoes rigorous assessment of technical competence, quality systems, and compliance with international standards. Results are reliable, reproducible, and clinically robust. Even though our testing is conducted outside the UK, it meets the same benchmark as UK laboratories.

How is Invivo linked to Microba?

Invivo is now part of Microba. We've combined Invivo's strengths in clinical practice and market presence with Microba's world-leading microbiome science and technology, bringing together the expertise to improve human health through microbiome science.

Tell me about the product and technology — is it new? When was it established?

Microbiome Explorer — formerly known as MetaXplore — was launched in Australia in April 2023. It uses cutting-edge NGS technology and saw quick adoption in Australia, with strong positive feedback from practitioners about the test's comprehensive nature and the value of its clinical insights. It was introduced to the UK from October 2024 through what was known as the MetaXplore Pioneer Program.

Who is Microba working with in the US?

Microba is collaborating with US partners on test delivery. Currently, we're working with Genova in the US, who launched Microbiomix — a legacy insight product. We've also worked with Psomagen and Luminary on similar implementations.

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