Gut Microbiome Test
Australia's most comprehensive at-home gut test — 108+ biomarkers across parasites, bacteria, fungi, viruses, digestive function, and inflammation markers — with clinical commentary on every finding.
Is this test right for you?
This test is designed for people experiencing any of these conditions. Tap the ones that apply to you — the gut microbiome plays a role in every single one.
General digestive discomfort often traces back to microbial imbalances — overgrowth of harmful species or depletion of protective ones that maintain gut lining integrity.
Excess gas-producing bacteria ferment food in the wrong part of your gut. Identifying which species are overgrowing tells you exactly why you’re bloating.
Bowel motility is directly regulated by your microbiome. Methane-producing archaea slow transit (constipation), while certain pathogens accelerate it (diarrhoea).
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth often coexists with large intestine dysbiosis. This test maps the organisms driving the cycle so treatment targets the root cause.
Your gut produces short-chain fatty acids that fuel your mitochondria. Depleted beneficial bacteria means less energy at the cellular level — fatigue with no obvious cause.
The gut-brain axis is a direct communication highway. Inflammatory microbes produce endotoxins (LPS) that cross into the bloodstream and impair cognitive function.
Eczema, acne, rosacea, and psoriasis are linked to the gut-skin axis. Intestinal permeability from dysbiosis drives systemic inflammation that surfaces on your skin.
Over 90% of serotonin is produced in the gut. Specific bacteria regulate neurotransmitter synthesis — anxiety and depression often improve when the microbiome is rebalanced.
Reacting to foods you once tolerated? A compromised gut lining — often caused by pathogenic overgrowth — lets undigested proteins trigger immune responses.
Vaginal infections that keep coming back often originate from intestinal Candida overgrowth. Treating the gut reservoir stops the cycle of reinfection.
Organisms like Klebsiella and Citrobacter can trigger molecular mimicry — your immune system attacks your own tissue. Identifying these triggers is the first step to calming the immune response.
H. pylori and other upper GI organisms alter stomach acid production and weaken the oesophageal sphincter. This test includes 12 H. pylori markers including virulence and resistance genes.
70% of your immune system lives in your gut. Low levels of Akkermansia and Faecalibacterium weaken the mucosal barrier — your first line of defence against infection.
Your microbiome regulates melatonin and GABA production. Dysbiosis disrupts circadian signalling — you feel wired at night and exhausted in the morning.
Certain bacteria extract more calories from the same food. An imbalanced Firmicutes-to-Bacteroidetes ratio is associated with metabolic dysfunction and stubborn weight gain.
Antibiotics don’t just kill the bad — they wipe out beneficial species too. This test shows exactly what’s been lost and what’s overgrown in the aftermath so recovery is targeted, not guesswork.
Not sure if this test is right for you?
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How it works
From your couch to the lab and back — four simple steps, no doctor visit needed. Your gut microbiome report arrives in 7–10 business days.
Testing that actually tells you something.
Standard tests check if something is broken. Ours map the ecosystem living inside you.
In partnership with NutriPATH
All results interpreted by qualified microbiome practitioners.
What's inside your report
Your comprehensive gut microbiome report maps 108+ biomarkers across 10 clinical categories — with quantitative results, reference ranges, and an email summary helping you understand what your results mean.
| Test | Result | Flag | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes Ratio | 1.91 | H | (<1.00) |
| Occult Blood | Positive | Positive | Negative |
| Organism | Result | Flag | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giardia intestinalis | 1.0 | H | (<1.00) ×10⁵ org/g |
| Blastocystis hominis | <DL | (<1.00) | |
| Cryptosporidium species | <DL | (<1.00) | |
| Dientamoeba fragilis | <DL | (<1.00) | |
| Entamoeba histolytica | <DL | (<1.00) |
| Organism | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascaris species (Roundworm) | Detected | ||
| Ancylostoma (Hookworm) | Not Detected | ||
| Enterobius (Pinworm) | Not Detected | ||
| Taenia species (Tapeworm) | Not Detected | ||
| Strongyloides (Roundworm) | Not Detected | ||
| Virus | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotavirus A | Detected | ||
| Norovirus GI/II | Not Detected | ||
| Adenovirus 40/41 | Not Detected | ||
| Organism | Result | Flag | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helicobacter pyloriProteobacteria | 15.00 | H | (<1.00) ×10³ CFU/g |
| Campylobacter speciesProteobacteria | 1.06 | HH | (<1.00) ×10⁵ CFU/g |
| C. difficile, Toxin A | <DL | (<1.00) | |
| C. difficile, Toxin B | <DL | (<1.00) | |
| Salmonella species | <DL | (<1.00) | |
| Enteropathogenic E. coli | <DL | (<1.00) | |
| E. coli O157 | <DL | (<1.00) | |
| Yersinia species | <DL | (<1.00) |
| Test | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| H. pylori Antigen | Positive | ||
| H. pylori (quantitative) | 15.00 | H | (<1.00) ×10³ CFU/g |
| Organism | Result | Flag | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 11.34 | H | (<3.00) ×10⁴ |
| Streptococcus oralis | 2.16 | H | (<1.00) ×10⁶ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | <DL | (<5.00) |
| Organism | Result | Flag | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desulfovibrio piger | 396.00 | H | (<18.00) ×10⁶ |
| Methanobrevibacter smithii | 5.54 | H | (<1.00) ×10⁵ |
| Organism | Result | Flag | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klebsiella pneumoniae complex | 11.00 | H | (<5.00) ×10⁵ |
| Fusobacterium species | 42.42 | H | (<20.00) ×10⁴ |
| Citrobacter freundii complex | 0.55 | (<5.00) | |
| Prevotella copri | <DL | (<1.00) |
| Candida Species | Result | Flag | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 6.00 | H | (<1.00) ×10⁵ CFU/g |
| Candida parapsilosis | 2.20 | H | (<1.00) ×10⁵ CFU/g |
| Candida glabrata | <DL | (<1.00) | |
| Candida krusei | <DL | (<1.00) | |
| Candida tropicalis | <DL | (<1.00) | |
| Geotrichum species | <DL | (<1.00) | |
| Saccharomyces cerevisiae | <DL | (<1.00) |
Full panel tests 17 fungal species including 14 Candida species, Geotrichum, Rhodotorula, and Saccharomyces.
| Organism | Result | Flag | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akkermansia muciniphila | 118.00 | H | (1–50) ×10⁷ |
| Faecalibacterium prausnitzii | 890.00 | OK | (100–3500) ×10⁶ |
| Bifidobacterium longum | 3.00 | (<1000) ×10⁶ | |
| Bifidobacterium breve | 5.00 | (<1000) ×10⁶ | |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus | 3.00 | (<500) ×10³ | |
| Lactobacillus rhamnosus | 1.90 | (<500) ×10³ | |
| Escherichia species | 5385.00 | H | (3.7–3800) ×10⁴ |
| Clostridium species | 114.70 | H | (5–50) ×10⁷ |
Full panel includes 18 organisms: Akkermansia, 4 Bifidobacterium species, 6 Lactobacillus species, Faecalibacterium, Clostridium, Enterococcus, Escherichia, and Oxalobacter.
Everything you need to know about gut testing
Answers to the questions we hear most from patients considering a Gut Microbiome Test.
Book a free discovery call or email us at hello@themicrobiomeclinic.com.au
It profiles 108+ biomarkers across 10 clinical categories — including bacteria, fungi, parasites, inflammation markers, digestive enzymes, and short-chain fatty acids — using advanced qPCR technology.
A standard GP stool test cultures 5–10 pathogens to rule out infection, while this maps your entire gut ecosystem to identify the imbalances driving your symptoms.
You collect a small stool sample at home using the kit provided — it takes under five minutes and comes with step-by-step instructions.
You should wait at least 4 weeks after finishing antibiotics and 2 weeks after stopping probiotics for the most accurate results.
Results are typically ready in 7–10 business days from when the lab receives your sample.
Your report can be reviewed by a Microbiome Doctor™ by booking a consultation at The Microbiome Clinic™.
Absolutely — your report is a NATA-accredited pathology document (accreditation #20770) that any practitioner can use clinically.
No referral is needed — you can order directly and book a results consultation with our clinic afterwards.