Microbiome Explorer
Comprehensive
The comprehensive test that delivers insights about the microbiome’s impact on system health combined with key GI health markers and pathogen screening.
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See the whole picture of the complex digestive system
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.
Included panels & markers
The fusion of multiple technologies, panels and markers provides the most comprehensive & actionable insights for better care.
16 microbiome markers
Uncover how the microbiome impacts overall health using metagenomics technology. Identify not just which microbes are present, but what they’re doing, revealing functional insights that can guide patient care.
- Acetate producing microbes
- B.fragilis toxin producing microbes
- Branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) producing microbes
- Beta-glucuronidase producing microbes
- Butyrate producing microbes
- Hexa-acylated lipopolysaccharide (hexa-LPS) producing microbes
- Hydrogen sulphide producing microbes
- 3-indolepropionic acid (IPA) producing microbes
- Methane producing archaea
- Microbial diversity
- Microbial richness
- Mucin consuming microbes
- Oral species
- Oxalate consuming microbes
- Propionate producing microbes
- Trimethylamine (TMA) producing microbes
7 Diagnostic GI Markers
Get an assessment of gut function and environment using our ELISA technology to help identify potential red flags and guide confident clinical decisions.
- Faecal occult blood
- Calprotectin
- Lactoferrin
- Pancreatic elastase
- Secretory IgA
- Zonulin
- Faecal pH
18 Diagnostic Pathogen Markers
A targeted pathogen panel using RT-PCR technology to identify pathogenic bacteria and protist parasites supporting faster, evidence-based diagnosis and treatment.
- Aeromonas spp.
- Campylobacter spp.
- Clostridium difficile toxin B
- Cryptosporidium spp.
- Cyclospora cayetanensis
- Dientamoeba fragilis
- E. coli O157
- Entamoeba histolytica
- Enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC)
- Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC)
- Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC)
- Giardia lamblia
- Hypervirulent Clostridium difficile
- Salmonella spp.
- Shiga Toxin
- Shigella spp./EIEC
- Vibrio spp.
- Yersinia enterocolitica
There is no comparison
Microbiome Explorer gives you the insights you need for better care.
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The best way to understand our report is to check one out for yourself.
test selection tool
Select the best test for your patient
Unsure if this is the right test to refer to your patient? Explore the clinical reasoning behind when to use each Microbiome Explorer test to support confident referrals and better care decisions.
Better care in just a few steps
From referral to report, we’re with you every step of the way.
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.
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.
Review results
You’ll get an email once the interactive report is ready. Book another patient consultation to walk them through the results.
Report interpretation support
Book a time with one of our Clinical Application Specialist for report interpretation support or guidance on complex cases.
Used by thousands of practitioners to explore
Explore common presentations associated with microbial dysbiosis, gastrointestinal infection and inflammation.
Gastrointestinal Health
Supports digestion, motility, and nutrient absorption; imbalances can cause bloating, constipation, reflux, and abdominal discomfort.
Metabolic Health
Regulates metabolism, blood sugar control, and energy production for healthy weight and vitality.
Immunity & Inflammation
Shapes immune resilience and inflammatory balance, influencing infection risk, fatigue, and chronic inflammatory symptoms.
Mental Health
Impacts mood, cognition, and stress response through gut–brain axis communication and neurotransmitter production.
Food Reactivity
Influences tolerance and immune responses to foods with imbalances that can affect intestinal permeability and contribute to adverse food reactions.
Skin Health
Connects gut microbial balance with skin barrier function and inflammation, impacting acne, breakouts, rashes, skin flare-ups and sensitivity.
Women’s Health & Hormones
Influences fertility, hormonal balance, and menstrual health through microbial–endocrine interactions.
Longevity and Performance
Supports vitality, resilience, and overall performance through balanced gut–brain, immune, and metabolic interactions.
