Gut Microbiome Analysis

A stool-based analysis of your gut bacterial composition — identifying the balance of beneficial, commensal, and potentially pathogenic organisms that influence digestion, immune function, mood, and metabolic health. The gut microbiome contains more cells than your entire body and produces neurotransmitters, vitamins, and short-chain fatty acids that affect systems far beyond the digestive tract.

The gut microbiome contains trillions of microorganisms — more bacterial cells than human cells in your entire body — that collectively influence digestion, immune function, mood, metabolism, and systemic inflammation. Research over the past decade has revealed that gut bacteria produce neurotransmitters (including 90% of the body's serotonin), synthesise vitamins, train the immune system, and generate short-chain fatty acids that nourish the intestinal lining. This stool-based analysis identifies the balance of beneficial, commensal, and potentially pathogenic organisms in your gut. Reduced bacterial diversity is consistently associated with inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, metabolic syndrome, autoimmune conditions, and mental health disorders. Overgrowth of specific pathogenic species can cause chronic digestive symptoms even when standard medical tests appear normal. The test uses a home collection kit — a small stool sample is collected according to provided instructions and sent to the laboratory for analysis. Results identify bacterial species present, their relative abundance, diversity metrics, and any pathogenic organisms detected. This information guides targeted interventions: specific probiotic strains, prebiotic fibres, dietary modifications, and in some cases antimicrobial protocols. Results take 5-7 business days due to the culture and sequencing methods involved. ClearLabs delivers findings through the digital dashboard, with clear visualisations of bacterial composition. For best accuracy, avoid antibiotics for at least 2 weeks before testing if possible, as they significantly alter the microbiome. This test is particularly valuable for anyone with chronic IBS symptoms, bloating, food sensitivities, post-antibiotic digestive changes, or unexplained fatigue and mood disturbance.