Test indications

Digestive complaints

Abdominal pain

Constipation

Hormonal imbalance

Diarrhoea

Metabolic and weight concerns

Bloating

Immune system health concerns

Accurate microbiome assessment with functional microbiome insights

14 functional microbial markers

Uncover the microbiome impacts on overall health through microbial diversity, consumption and production.

Microbiome community insights

See the species and their function with shotgun metagenomic sequencing that can detect and analyse over 28,000+ microbial species*.

Impact on health categories

Mechanisms associated with gut and systemic health such as digestion, inflammation, motility and more.

What's included

For practitioners (in the report)

  • Metagenomic-driven research insights
  • Microbiome community insights
  • Expert Summary
  • Gut microbiome impact on health categories
  • Report Sharing
  • Production of microbial markers
  • Emerging markers
  • Microbiome consumption of mucin & oxalate²
  • Whole microbiome profiling of fungi species
  • Whole microbiome profiling of parasites
  • Presence and relative abundance of bacterial species within a range of genera

For patients (in the sampling kit)

  • Instruction booklet
  • Checklist
  • Collection paper
  • Swab
  • Collection sticker
  • Pouch A
  • Kit box
  • Reply-paid envelope

What you'll get

Functional gut insights

Move beyond species detection.

  • Microbial diversity score
  • 14 functional microbiome markers
  • See microbiome’s potential contribution to inflammation, barrier integrity, and motility

Evidence-backed Next Steps

Design management plans with confidence.

  • Personalised insights for diet, lifestyle, and supplements
  • Research-backed guidance—no guesswork
  • Tailored to each patient profile

A Report Built for Clinical Practice

Get features that matter

  • Key findings grouped in expert summary
  • Filter by marker, recommendation type and more
  • Easily sharable with client

Clinical Support Beyond the Report

You’re never on your own.

  • 1:1 interpretation calls with Clinical Specialists
  • Interpretation guides, videos and checklists
  • Mentoring, webinars and patient handouts

How it works

1. Practitioner referral

Register with your clinical registration details so you can refer a test to your patient via our practitioner portal.

2. Patient Purchase & Collection

The patient purchases the test via the payment link and receives the test kit to their address. After collecting the sample, the patient ships it to our lab with a prepaid package.

3. Results & Report Delivery

Test results will be available as an interactive report in the practitioner portal within 14 days of sample receipt. You can share a patient-friendly version of the report via email.

4. Book Interpretation Support

Book a time with a Clinical Application Specialist for guidance if you require clinical support for a complex case, or you’re new to whole microbiome testing.

Sampling instructions video

Ready to personalise your care with MetaXplore?

Your questions, answered

What are microbial markers? Why are they relevant to my client?

The microbial markers assess the number of microbial cells within the microbiome that have the functional potential to either produce microbial metabolites or consume compounds. In addition, microbial richness and diversity are considered microbial markers as well.

What are the health categories? How are they linked to the gut?

The health categories represent different aspects of gut function and health, as well as mechanisms by which the microbiome influences systemic health. These include intestinal motility, intestinal inflammation, intestinal barrier, systemic inflammation, digestive secretions and detox/retox.

How do I get started, and can I see a sample report before committing?

Absolutely. You can view the sample report anytime. To begin using MetaXplore, simply register as a practitioner. There’s no upfront commitment—just access to better tools for better care.

What kinds of recommendations does the report include—and are they truly evidence-based?

Each report includes include diet and lifestyle interventions as well as probiotic, prebiotic, nutrient and polyphenol supplementation. Every recommendation—whether dietary, lifestyle or supplemental—is backed by published evidence. Over 1,200+ peer-reviewed studies were reviewed over 7,000+ hours by our in-house clinical science team. Each insight is graded by the strength of evidence and matched to the patient’s unique microbiome profile.

What makes shotgun metagenomics different from other testing methods?

Metagenomics (also known as shotgun metagenomics) is the most comprehensive DNA sequencing method that:

  • Captures all microbes in a sample, which allows you to see not just bacteria, but also fungi, parasites, and archaea
  • Identifies all microbes at the species level, providing a precise understanding of which microbes are present in your client’s microbiome
  • Measures microbes with the capacity to consume or create compounds, resulting in a complete picture of microbiome function.