Science & Tech
We map the microbiome as a community, using the latest science, propritary technology and evidence-graded insights to deliver better care.
Clinical gut tetsing
Clinical-grade testing demands superior science and technology. At Microba, we pair rigorous science with precision technology to deliver insights you can trust. Every step, from sample collection to report generation, is designed for accuracy, completeness, and clinical relevance.
We choose the hard road of building new scientific and technological standards because that is what’s needed to change the future of healthcare. Our integrated approach delivers a more accurate picture of the gut microbiome and its role in health, helping practitioners make evidence-based decisions with confidence.
Built on evidence
For nearly a decade, Microba has led gut microbiome science, driving discoveries that shape understanding and enable confident, clinical-grade care.
Our multidisciplinary team of scientists, researchers, doctors and practitioners spans the fields of microbiology, gastroenterology, immunology, infectious disease, bioinformatics, metagenomic sequencing and clinical translation. Together, our team has produced hundreds of publications and received thousands of citations in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Our ongoing studies of healthy human reference ranges, together with 2,500+ peer-reviewed studies, and over 9,500+ hours of evaluation, keep us across the latest science. We embed these evidence-graded insights directly into our products. The result is a test you can trust.
Advanced technology
Microba’s technology delivers full microbiome mapping, using powerful shotgun metagenomic sequencing (mNGS) – the gold standard in gut microbiome testing.
From the Microba Smart Stool Sampling kit to our pathology-grade ISO15189 laboratories and ISO13485-accredited bioinformatics, every step of our process is designed for precision, reproducibility and scientific integrity.
This commitment to innovation at every step, from sample to report, defines Microba and sets a new standard for gut testing and patient care.
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