This microbiome mapping test uses quantitative PCR (polymerase chain reaction) to measure the DNA of over 80 organisms and markers in your stool sample. PCR technology amplifies tiny amounts of microbial DNA so the laboratory can measure precisely how much of each organism is present, not just whether it is there or not.
Your results cover six key areas:
- Commensal bacteria: beneficial species like Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and Akkermansia that support digestion and gut barrier function
- Opportunistic bacteria: species like Klebsiella, Citrobacter, and Pseudomonas that may cause problems when overgrown
- Parasites: including Blastocystis, Dientamoeba fragilis, Giardia, and Cryptosporidium
- Yeasts and fungi: Candida species, Geotrichum, and Rhodotorula
- Viruses: adenovirus, norovirus, and other enteric pathogens
- Digestive and inflammatory markers: calprotectin (intestinal inflammation), zonulin (gut barrier permeability), pancreatic elastase (enzyme production), secretory IgA (gut immune function), and short-chain fatty acids
Because the test uses quantitative measurement rather than culture-based methods, it can pick up organisms that are difficult to grow in a lab. Your practitioner receives actual concentration values for each target, which can help them assess the overall balance of your gut flora and track changes over time.
Designed for people experiencing persistent bloating, irregular bowel habits, unexplained digestive discomfort, food intolerances, or symptoms that have not been explained by standard stool tests. Also relevant for anyone working with a practitioner to assess gut health as part of a broader investigation into skin conditions, mood changes, or immune function that may have a digestive component.
