Laboratory test
Gut Microbiome Map
A DNA-based map of the bacteria in your gut, from a stool sample.
- Sample
- Stool
- Fasting
- Not required
- Expected report time
- 14–21 days
- Parameters
- 1
- No home collection fee
- Processing lab: Thyrocare
What is the Gut Microbiome Map?
Gut Microbiome Map includes Gut Microbiome Composition Report. The listed sample is STOOL SAMPLE WITH DNA STABILISING BUFFER. The parameter table provides the available units and method details. Discuss the measurements with your clinician in the context of the investigations requested.
What does the Gut Microbiome Map measure?
1 parameter. Expand a group to see the measurements, units and available method details.
Other measurements1 parameter
| Parameter |
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| Gut Microbiome Composition Report |
The reference interval printed on your actual laboratory report governs interpretation. Intervals can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex and pregnancy. Methods can also vary by processing laboratory.
Who this is for
Long-running bloating, irregular bowel habit or digestive trouble after antibiotics.
Gut Microbiome Map: sample & preparation
Sample: Stool. Fasting: Not required.
- No fasting. A stool collection kit with a stabilising buffer is brought to you.
- Collect a stool sample into the DNA-stabilising buffer tube provided, following the kit instructions, avoiding contamination with urine or water. Tell the laboratory about any recent antibiotics or probiotics.
Frequently asked questions
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1 parameter · No fasting required · Reports in 14–21 days
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