A new era of clinical gut testing
Resolve complex GI symptoms, with easy-to-use clinical guidance built on the latest science and full microbiome mapping¹

A new era of clinical gut testing
Resolve complex GI symptoms, with easy-to-use clinical guidance built on the latest science and full microbiome mapping¹

Why Microba
Clinical gut testing built to deliver clarity across a range of gut health concerns.

Superior coverage
We deliver comprehensive data, designed to match the symptoms. With access to full microbiome mapping¹, built-in at-home patient presentation assessment, gut physiology panel & pathogen screening.

Evidence- graded insights
Effortlessly understand and make precise interpretations for your patients, with the latest evidence-grade insights, functional markers and species analysis - based on the latest microbiome science.

Accurate lab results
From smart sample preservation, to gold standardlaboratoryaccreditation, to industry leading bioinformatics, our team ensures practitioners and patients get the most precise results.

Practice support features
A range of tools to make practice workflows easier and more productive - including an intuitive, easy-to-use web portal, in-clinic collaboration features, flexible payment terms, live interactive report sharing, access to in-house Clinical Support and 24hr Customer Support.


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.

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.

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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Simple answers to common questions
Find answers to the questions we hear most often. From our technology and products to accreditation, partnerships and the future of Microba.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.

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