NOTE: This test is ONLY AVAILABLE TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS.
The BABY-Biome test is a comprehensive stool analysis designed to assess the developing gut microbiome in infants and young children aged 0–3 years. Early-life microbial colonisation plays a critical role in immune system development, metabolic programming, gut barrier integrity and neuroendocrine signalling.
The gut microbiome begins forming at birth and is strongly influenced by factors such as mode of delivery, feeding practices, antibiotic exposure and environmental contact. These factors shape the microbial ecosystem during a sensitive developmental window where microbial balance can have lasting effects on health.
This test uses advanced molecular technologies to evaluate microbial composition, functional activity, gut inflammation, digestive function and potential pathogenic organisms. The panel provides practitioners with insight into the maturation of the infant microbiome and helps identify factors that may contribute to symptoms such as digestive discomfort, immune dysregulation, skin conditions, food sensitivities or altered bowel habits.
Results are interpreted using age-specific reference ranges and developmental microbiome patterns, recognizing that microbial composition changes significantly during infancy and early childhood.
Analytes
- Actinobacteria phylum
- Adenovirus
- Akkermansia muciniphila
- Bacteroidetes phylum
- Beta Glucuronidase
- Bifidobacterium species
- Calprotectin
- Candida species
- Faecalibacterium prausnitzii. Firmicutes phylum
- Lactobacillus species
- Norovirus
- Pancreatic Elastase 1 (PE-1)
- Proteobacteria phylum
- Rotavirus
- SCFA- butyrate, acetate, propionate, valerate
- Secretory IgA
- Stool Colour
- Stool Form
- Zonulin
Common Conditions:
- Gastrointestinal and Digestive Health
- Abdominal cramps or pain
- Bloating
- Constipation
- Skin and Dermatological Health
- Allergies
- Other Health Conditions
- Diarrhoea / watery or loose stools
- Fatigue
- IBS/IBD
- leaky gut symptoms
- SIBO
- Food intolerances
- Food sensitivities
- Gut dysbiosis
- Energy and Fatigue
- Weakness
About The Test
All tests come with full instructions, including a pre-authorized practitioner script.
Home test kits come with everything you need to complete the test, including free express post return postage to the laboratory.
All pathology test kits come with a preauthorized script (including test kit/s if required) to take to your local pathology test center.
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Turn-around time: 7-10 business days
