Microbiome Explorer
Essentials
The essential test that delivers insights about the microbiome’s impact on systemic health.
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
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
There is no comparison
Microbiome Explorer gives you the insights you need for better care.
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.
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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 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.
