Test indications

Gastrointestinal disorders

Bloating

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Abdominal pain

Intestinal permeability

Gastrointestinal infection

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Chronic inflammation

Digestive complaints

Hormonal imbalance

Constipation

Metabolic and weight concerns

Diarrhoea

Immune system health concerns

Comprehensive gut testing to give you the full picture from the start

14 functional microbial markers

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

7 gastrointestinal health markers

Get an assessment of gut function and environment from six diagnostic markers, plus faecal pH as an investigational marker.

18 diagnostic pathogen targets

Targeted PCR pathogen panels for the diagnostic identification of pathogenic bacteria and protist parasites.

What's included

For practitioners (in the report)

  • Diagnostic clinical¹ and research² insights
  • Diagnostic gastrointestinal markers
  • Expert Summary
  • Diagnostic identification of pathogenic bacteria
  • Diagnostic identification of pathogenic parasites
  • Investigative gastrointestinal marker
  • Report Sharing
  • Gut microbiome impact on health categories
  • Presence and relative abundance of bacterial species within a range of genera
  • Production of microbial metabolites
  • Emerging markers
  • Microbiome consumption of mucin & oxalate²
  • Whole microbiome profiling of fungal species
  • Whole microbiome profiling of parasites
  • Microbiome community insights

For patients (in the sampling kit)

  • Instruction booklet
  • Checklist
  • Collection paper
  • Swab
  • Pot
  • Rectangular device
  • Ice brick
  • Collection stickers x 2
  • Pouch A
  • Pouch B
  • Kit box
  • Reply-paid envelope
  • Thermal pouch

What you'll get

Insights into gut function and infection

Move beyond species detection.

  • Microbial diversity score
  • 7 GI markers & 14 functional microbiome markers
  • 18 pathogen targets

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

Comprehensive Testing, One Report

No more test stacking.

  • Whole microbiome sequencing panel
  • Gastrointestinal health panel
  • Pathogen & parasite detection panel

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 GI Plus?

Your questions, answered

What pathogen panels are included?

MetaXplore GI Plus features highly sensitive detection of 13 bacterial pathogen and 5 protist parasite targets, including:

  • Diagnostic identification of pathogenic bacteria E.coli pathotypes, C. difficile pathotypes, Campylobacter spp., Yersinia enterocolitica, Vibrio spp., Aeromonas spp., Salmonella spp.
  • Diagnostic identification of protist parasites Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, Cryptosporidium spp., Cyclospora cayetanensis, Dientamoeba fragilis (unconfirmed pathogen)

What GI health markers are included? and what is an investigative gastrointestinal marker?

Diagnostic gastrointestinal health markers include calprotectin, faecal occult blood, lactoferrin, pancreatic elastase, secretory IgA and zonulin. Faecal pH is provided as a result in the gastrointestinal health markers as an investigative gastrointestinal marker that may be indicative of gut transit time. The faeces pH assay used in the MetaXplore™ range is for research use only and not to be used as a basis for diagnosis.

What functional markers are included? How do they influence treatment?

MetaXplore includes up to 7 GI health markers and 14 functional microbiome markers spanning digestion, inflammation, motility, barrier integrity, and microbial diversity. These markers help identify root-cause dysfunctions—not just presence of microbes—so you can tailor diet, lifestyle, and supplement protocols with greater precision.

How easy is it to interpret the report, and will I need to change how I work?

The report is designed for real-world clinical use. Insights are prioritised, explained in plain language, and supported with interpretation checklists and videos. You don’t need to change your workflow—just plug the report into your current clinical reasoning. Need help? Our Clinical Application Specialists offer 1:1 consults.

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.