Microba - Confident care with clinical-grade microbiome testing

Comprehensive coverage from one sample

Full microbiome ecosystem mapping, gut physiology panel & pathogen screening - all from one sample.

The latest science so nothing is missed

Microbiome research moves quickly. Effortlessly keep up to date with interpretation summaries written by experts at the top of every report.

Rigorous lab work you can trust

Sample collection, labs and assays that are carefully designed and operated to make sure your patients get the best measurements.

Tools built for collaborative care

Access from our 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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How is this different from other gut microbiome tests on the market?

Microbiome Explorer is the only clinical-grade Microbiome test. Whether it’s precise microbiome mapping, comprehensive microbiome insights, modern collaboration and support tools, or advanced clinical workflows - you can expect better in every way.

What’s included in the test? How do they influence treatment?

Microbiome Explorer includes up to 7 GI health markers and 14 functional microbiome markers spanning digestion, inflammation, motility, barrier integrity, and microbial diversity. These markers go beyond measuring the abundance of species to help identify root-cause dysfunctions so you can tailor diet, lifestyle, and supplement protocols with greater precision.

How easy is it to interpret the report, and will I need to change how I work?

The Microbiome Explorer report is designed to be as easy to interpret as possible and is intended to support clinical decision-making. Insights are prioritised, explained in plain language, and supported with interpretation checklists and videos. You don’t need to change your workflow; just plug the report into your current clinical reasoning. Need help? Our Clinical Application Specialists are here to support you with free 1:1 phone consultations.

What kinds of recommendations does the report include? Are they truly evidence-based?

Yes. Every recommendation, whether dietary, lifestyle, or supplemental, is backed by published evidence. Over 1,500+ peer-reviewed studies were reviewed over 7,000+ hours by our in-house clinical science team. Each insight is graded by the strength of evidence and matched to the patient’s unique microbiome profile.

Which Microbiome Explorer variant is best for my patient?

Each patient may need a different level of investigation. Use our handy test selection tool to match the right Microbiome Explorer test to your patient’s symptoms and circumstances, for better care.

Click here to access the Practitioner Test Selector

Can I see a sample report before committing?

Absolutely. Click here to view the sample report.

How do I get started?

To begin using Microbiome Explorer, simply register as a practitioner. There’s no upfront commitment, just access to better tools for better care.

How is Microba and the Microbiome Explorer testing range related to Invivo, Co-biome and MetaXplore? What’s changed with the brand refresh?

Co-biome and Invivo have always been sub-brands of Microba.
To makes things easier, we have recently made the following changes.
Placed all of our microbiome test offerings directly under the Microba brand.

MetaXplore is now known as Microba Microbiome Explorer. It will continue to come in the same three variants.
- Microba Microbiome Explorer – Essentials (Formerly Metaxplore)
- Microba Microbiome Explorer – Extended (Formerly Metaxplore GI)
- Microba Microbiome Explorer – Comprehensive (Formerly Metaxplore GI Plus)

Retired and adjusted our legacy brands
- In Australia, the Co-Biome and Metaxplore brands will be retired.
- In the UK, our supplements will continue to be offered under the Invivo brand.

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