Description
NOTE: This test is ONLY AVAILABLE TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS.
The Microbiomix Metagenomic Mapping test utilises metagenomic sequencing (shotgun), a powerful technique for analysing the genetic material of entire microbial communities present in a given stool sample. The term “shotgun” refers to the random and unbiased sequencing of all the genetic material in the sample, including DNA from bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms. Covering 28,000+ microbial species, this comprehensive analysis provides a more detailed picture compared to targeted approaches that focus on specific genes or organisms.
Since the sequencing is unbiased, it can reveal the presence of previously unknown or unculturable microorganisms to uncover the full diversity of the microbiome. Through a simple stool sample, this panel will provide detailed information on the microbiome, as well as biochemical markers relating to digestion, inflammation, intestinal permeability and more.
Analytes
- Beta Glucuronidase
- Calprotectin
- Identification of 28,000+ microbial species
- Pancreatic Elastase
- pH
- SCFA- butyrate, acetate, propionate, valerate
- Secretory IgA
- Steatocrit
- Transglutaminase Immunoglobulin A (IgA)
- Zonulin
Test Method
Culture and identification by MALDI-TOF and conventional biochemicals
The test panel is very advanced collection of genetic material, It screens for:
- Beta Glucuronidase
- Calprotectin (Inflammation)
- Identification of 28,000+ microbial species
- Pancreatic Elastase
- pH
- SCFA- butyrate, acetate, propionate, valerate
- Secretory IgA
- Steatocrit
- Transglutaminase Immunoglobulin A (IgA)
- Zonulin (leaky Gut)
Common Conditions:
- astrointestinal and Digestive Health
- Abdominal pain
- Bloating, gas and distention
- Constipation
- Other Health Conditions
- Food intolerances
- IBS/IBD
- Metabolic disorders
- Nutritional and Dietary Symptoms
- Malnutrition/ malabsorption/ maldigestion
About The Test
All tests come with full instructions, including a pre-authorised 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 preauthorised script (including test kit/s if required) to take to your local pathology test centre.
You can click here to find a pathology near you.
Turn-around time: 12-15 days
