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Microbiome Explorer

Confident care with clinical-grade microbiome testing - backed by evidence from 1500+ peer-reviewed studies.

Microbiome Explorer
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Clinical use

Clinical use

Insights about the microbiome’s impact on systemic health.

  • Gastrointestinal symptoms
  • Digestive function
  • Gut inflammation
  • Systemic inflammation
  • Intestinal permeability

Clinical use

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

  • Gastrointestinal symptoms
  • Digestive function
  • Gut inflammation
  • Systemic inflammation
  • Intestinal permeability
  • Immunity

Clinical use

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

Included panels

Multiplex Testing combines multiple testing technologies and biomarkers in one simple report.

Included panels

Multiplex Testing combines multiple testing technologies and biomarkers in one simple report.

1

Whole Microbiome Panel
Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS)

Included panels

Multiplex Testing combines multiple testing technologies and biomarkers in one simple report.

2

Whole Microbiome Panel
Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS)

Diagnostic GI Health Panel
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Included panels

Multiplex Testing combines multiple testing technologies and biomarkers in one simple report.

3

Whole Microbiome Panel
Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS)

Diagnostic GI Health Panel
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Diagnostic Pathogen Panel
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Scientifically validated biomarkers

Scientifically backed insights that explain how lab results relate to key substances and functions in the body.

Scientifically validated biomarkers

Scientifically backed insights that explain how lab results relate to key substances and functions in the body.

16

16 Microbiome Markers

Scientifically validated biomarkers

Scientifically backed insights that explain how lab results relate to key substances and functions in the body.

23

16 Microbiome Markers

7 Gastrointestinal Health Markers

Scientifically validated biomarkers

Scientifically backed insights that explain how lab results relate to key substances and functions in the body.

40

16 Microbiome Markers

7 Gastrointestinal Health Markers

18 Pathogen Markers

Evidence graded actionable insights

Microba ClearCare Insights - 75+ insights on diet, lifestyle, and supplements, graded by scientific evidence. ​

Evidence graded actionable insights

Microba ClearCare Insights - 75+ insights on diet, lifestyle, and supplements, graded by scientific evidence. ​

60+
Insights

Evidence graded actionable insights

Microba ClearCare Insights - 75+ insights on diet, lifestyle, and supplements, graded by scientific evidence. ​

75+
Insights

Evidence graded actionable insights

Microba ClearCare Insights - 75+ insights on diet, lifestyle, and supplements, graded by scientific evidence. ​

75+
Insights

Health Categories

Groups biomarkers into key health domains to guide relevent care.

Health Categories

Groups biomarkers into key health domains to guide relevent care.

6

Health Categories

Intestinal inflammation
Intestinal barrier
Digestive secretions
Intestinal motility
Systemic inflammation
Detox/retox

Health Categories

Groups biomarkers into key health domains to guide relevent care.

6

Health Categories

Intestinal inflammation
Intestinal barrier
Digestive secretions
Intestinal motility
Systemic inflammation
Detox/retox

Health Categories

Groups biomarkers into key health domains to guide relevent care.

6

Health Categories

Intestinal inflammation
Intestinal barrier
Digestive secretions
Intestinal motility
Systemic inflammation
Detox/retox

Microbiome profiling accuracy & completeness

The Gut Microbiome Reference Catalogue (GMRC) defines the set of species known to exist in the human gut and must be tested for as part of a gold standard microbiome test.

Microbiome profiling accuracy & completeness

The Gut Microbiome Reference Catalogue (GMRC) defines the set of species known to exist in the human gut and must be tested for as part of a gold standard microbiome test.

100%

Gut Microbiome Reference Catalogue (GMRC)

Microbiome profiling accuracy & completeness

The Gut Microbiome Reference Catalogue (GMRC) defines the set of species known to exist in the human gut and must be tested for as part of a gold standard microbiome test.

100%

Gut Microbiome Reference Catalogue (GMRC)

Microbiome profiling accuracy & completeness

The Gut Microbiome Reference Catalogue (GMRC) defines the set of species known to exist in the human gut and must be tested for as part of a gold standard microbiome test.

100%

Gut Microbiome Reference Catalogue (GMRC)

Microba Healthy Reference Model

Each Microbiome Biomarker includes a comparisson to a healthy reference range - making interpretation easy.

Microba Healthy Reference Model

Each Microbiome Biomarker includes a comparisson to a healthy reference range - making interpretation easy.

Included

Microba Healthy Reference Model

Each Microbiome Biomarker includes a comparisson to a healthy reference range - making interpretation easy.

Included

Microba Healthy Reference Model

Each Microbiome Biomarker includes a comparisson to a healthy reference range - making interpretation easy.

Included

Gold standard laboratories

High quality, rapid turnaround and externally validated laboratories with continuous 3rd party quality assurance.

Gold standard laboratories

High quality, rapid turnaround and externally validated laboratories with continuous 3rd party quality assurance.

ISO15189-accredited

Gold standard laboratories

High quality, rapid turnaround and externally validated laboratories with continuous 3rd party quality assurance.

ISO15189-accredited

Gold standard laboratories

High quality, rapid turnaround and externally validated laboratories with continuous 3rd party quality assurance.

ISO15189-accredited

Expert Summary

Combines data across multiple panels and markers to surface insights and recommendations - written by a team of microbiome specialists​.

Expert Summary

Combines data across multiple panels and markers to surface insights and recommendations - written by a team of microbiome specialists​.

Included

Expert Summary

Combines data across multiple panels and markers to surface insights and recommendations - written by a team of microbiome specialists​.

Included

Expert Summary

Combines data across multiple panels and markers to surface insights and recommendations - written by a team of microbiome specialists​.

Included

Practitioner support

View a Sample Report

The best way to understand our report is to check one out for yourself.

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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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Bring confident care
Back to your practice

01

Refer a test

Use the Microba Practitioner App to quickly order a test. You can choose if the patient pays or if your clinic pays as part of a holistic care package.

02

Sampling & return

Your patient will receive an easy-to-use at-home sample collection kit in the mail. It will guide them through collecting a sample and returning it to our lab.

03

Review results

You’ll get an email once the interactive report is ready. Book another patient consultation to walk them through the results.

04

Report interpretation support

Book a time with one of our Clinical Application Specialist for report interpretation support or guidance on complex cases.

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 you patients
    Handouts and resources to support patient understanding.

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.

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.

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