Gut Health & Microbiome Test Kit

This test evaluates key microorganisms within the gut microbiome to assess bacterial balance and potential dysbiosis.

 

Beneficial Bacteria

 

These microbes support digestion, immune health and microbial diversity.

 

• Lactobacillus species
• Bifidobacterium species
• Other beneficial commensal bacteria involved in maintaining gut health

 

Healthy levels of these bacteria support digestion, nutrient absorption and immune regulation.

 

Opportunistic Bacteria

 

These organisms normally exist in low numbers but may become problematic if they overgrow.

 

• Dysbiotic bacteria associated with gut imbalance
• Opportunistic organisms that may contribute to digestive symptoms when elevated

 

Potential Pathogens

 

The test also screens for organisms that may contribute to gastrointestinal symptoms.

 

Examples may include:

• Blastocystis hominis
• Cryptosporidium species
• Dientamoeba fragilis
• Entamoeba histolytica
• Giardia lamblia
• Candida species

 

Identifying these organisms can help guide targeted treatment and gut health strategies.

This analysis may provide insight into:

• Gut microbial balance
• Reduced levels of beneficial bacteria
• Overgrowth of opportunistic microorganisms
• Presence of potential pathogenic organisms
• Patterns associated with gut dysbiosis

 

Understanding these patterns can help guide personalised strategies aimed at restoring microbial diversity and improving digestive health.

This test may be beneficial for individuals who:

• Experience bloating, gas or digestive discomfort
• Want to better understand their gut bacterial balance
• Are looking to optimise probiotic or dietary strategies
• Have completed previous gut testing and want to monitor changes in their microbiome
• Want a focused microbiome analysis without broader digestive testing

 

It may also be useful for individuals wanting a data-informed approach to supporting digestive health.

Once your results are available, you will be required to book a results consultation to review your microbiome report.

 

During this session, your results are interpreted within a clinical context to translate the findings into personalised health strategies.

 

Your consultation may include discussion around:

• Dietary strategies to support beneficial bacteria
• Targeted probiotic or microbiome support
• Strategies to address microbial imbalance or dysbiosis
• Lifestyle factors that influence microbiome diversity
• Ongoing gut health support and monitoring

To help ensure accurate results, please follow these guidelines:

• No special dietary restrictions are required prior to testing
• If possible, avoid antibiotics for 2–4 weeks before sample collection, as they significantly alter bacterial populations
• Maintain your usual diet and supplement routine unless otherwise advised by your practitioner
• Collect a fresh stool sample using the kit provided and follow the instructions carefully
• Return the sample promptly according to the shipping instructions for optimal DNA preservation

Your results report will indicate the relative abundance of different microbial groups within your gut.

 

The report typically highlights:

• Beneficial bacteria – which should generally be present in healthy levels
• Opportunistic organisms – which should remain balanced within the microbiome
• Potential pathogenic organisms – which ideally should be absent or present at very low levels

 

If imbalances are identified, targeted strategies such as dietary changes, probiotic support and lifestyle modificationsmay be recommended to help restore microbial balance.

Many people take supplements without truly understanding what their body needs. While some nutrients can be helpful, taking supplements without proper assessment may mean addressing the wrong problem or missing important underlying factors.

 

Functional testing allows us to move beyond guesswork and instead use objective data to guide personalised health strategies.

 

Testing can help identify:

• Nutrient deficiencies or imbalances
• Environmental exposures that may impact health
• Microbial imbalances within the gut
• Genetic variations that influence metabolism and cellular processes
• Biological patterns that may be contributing to symptoms

 

Rather than taking a generalised approach, testing provides information that allows recommendations to be tailored to your individual physiology.

 

This helps ensure that nutritional strategies, supplementation and lifestyle interventions are targeted, appropriate and aligned with your specific health needs.

 

For this reason, all testing offered through the clinic is reviewed within a clinical consultation, where results are interpreted and translated into practical, personalised recommendations.

Functional health testing can provide valuable insights into how the body is functioning. However, interpreting these results correctly requires clinical context.

 

Laboratory reports often present large amounts of technical data, and results may fall within reference ranges while still indicating patterns that are relevant to your health.

 

Working with a practitioner ensures that your results are reviewed in relation to your:

• Symptoms and health history
• Current diet and lifestyle factors
• Medication or supplement use
• Environmental exposures
• Overall health goals

 

Rather than looking at individual markers in isolation, a practitioner assesses patterns across multiple systems to better understand what may be influencing your health.

 

During your results consultation, findings from your test are translated into clear and practical recommendations, which may include targeted nutrition strategies, lifestyle adjustments and appropriate supplementation where required.

 

This personalised approach helps ensure that testing leads to meaningful, actionable changes that support long-term health outcomes.