Microbiome Explorer
Essentials
The essential test that delivers insights about the microbiome’s impact on systemic health.
Included panels & markers
Detect more with metagenomic technology that provides a comprehensive view of the whole microbiome & 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
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.
Clinical-grade science, insights, collaboration & workflows
Turning complex microbiome science into precise, actionable insights through rigorous evidence and expert support.
Precise microbiome mapping
Get an accurate map of microbiome ecology powered by real science and unrivalled rigour.
- Smart sample preservation – Microba Smart Sampling Swab & Sample Temperature Monitoring mitigate result inaccuracies caused by sample corruption.
- Gold standard, ISO15189-accredited laboratories and bioinformatics – High quality, rapid turnaround and externally validated laboratories with continuous 3rd party quality assurance.
- 100% coverage of the Gut Microbiome Reference Catalogue (GMRC) – The 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.
- Backed by real science – 1500+ peer-reviewed scientific studies to validate our Biomarkers, Insights and Expert Summaries.
Comprehensive microbiome insights
Our unique technology fuses multiple biomarkers to create comprehensive & actionable insights.
- Multiplex testing – Multiple testing technologies and biomarkers in one simple report.
- Scientifically validated biomarkers – Insights that explain how lab results relate to key substances and functions in the body.
- Microba Healthy Reference Model – Data from the Microba Healthy Reference Model (a cohort of healthy adults) allows results to be compared to healthy ranges.
- Microba ClearCare Insights – 75+ actionable insights on diet, lifestyle, and supplements, graded by scientific evidence.
- Microba Expert Summary – Microba Expert Summaries combine data across multiple panels and markers to surface insights and recommendations – written by a team of microbiome specialists.
- Linked literature references – Connects findings to published clinical evidence.
Modern collaboration and support tools
The tools and services that make care more collaborative – because better care takes an ecosystem.
- At-home sample collection – Use the Microba Smart Stool Sampling Kit for convenient and easy sampling.
- Real-time sample and test tracking – Patients and practitioners get live updates about the status of their test.
- Live report sharing – Collaborate with a patient’s family and care team with live report sharing to any email address.
- 14 Day turnaround times – Supporting fast clinical decision-making
- Microba Microbiome Resources Hub – Level up your Microbiome expertise with regular live mentoring sessions, 50+ clinical resources, patient handouts and recipes.
- Expert one-on-one interpretation support – Results reviewed and explained by Microba’s team of microbiome specialists through on-demand 1-on-1 clinical support services.
- Facebook community and Alumni meet-ups – Meet your peers and improve your skills.
Advanced clinical workflows
The testing platform that supports your business.
- Microba Practice App – The modern, easy-to-use way for you and your colleagues to refer, track and review tests.
- Secure interactive digital reports – Easy to read. Click to go deep and and discover how the microbiome works.
- Practitioner Pays – Order and pay for tests on behalf of patients – making bundling with your holistic care packages easier than ever
- 30 Day invoicing and bulk discounts – Flexible cashflow support and profit margins for your practice.
- Practice Administrator Accounts – Invite practice support staff into the Microba Practice App to make referrals and other admin easier for practitioners.
Used by thousands of practitioners to explore
Explore common presentations associated with microbial dysbiosis.
Gastrointestinal Health
Supports digestion, motility, and nutrient absorption; imbalances can cause bloating, constipation, reflux, and abdominal discomfort.
Metabolic Function & Energy
Regulates metabolism, blood sugar control, and energy production for healthy weight and vitality.
Mental Health
Shapes immune resilience and inflammatory balance, influencing infection risk, fatigue, and chronic inflammatory symptoms.
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 & Performance
Supports vitality, resilience, and overall performance through balanced gut–brain, immune, and metabolic interactions.
There is no comparison
Microbiome Explorer gives you the insights you need for better care.
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.
Learn more about our easy, at-home sample collection kit
View our sample collection page to get the full details on whats in the kit and how your patients can use it.
Stories of better care
Because delivering results is all that really matters.
