Essential Microbiota Test
Discover the general state of your gut microbiota and take the first step towards better digestive health
Ideal for:
- Understanding if your microbiota needs attention
- Getting an overview of your digestive well-being
- Receiving basic dietary recommendations
Without consultation included
Your general overview
Simple indicators to understand your intestinal state
What you'll discover with the Essential Test
Simple, clear indicators to understand the state of your microbiota
Intestinal inflammation
Discover if the microbiota shows signs of inflammatory activity.
Gas production
Find out the level of gas production of the microbiota.
Intestinal barrier
Evaluate the general state of the intestinal lining.
Microbial diversity
Discover how diverse the microbial community is.
The Essential Test gives you a general, indicative overview of your intestinal health. It's the perfect step to become aware of the state of your microbiota.
What the Essential Test does NOT include
The Essential Test is a screening tool. If you need a complete analysis, consider the Advanced Test.
Identification of specific microorganisms
You won't be able to see which specific bacteria you have in your gut
Pathogen detection
We don't detect Helicobacter pylori, Clostridium difficile or other pathogens
Specific probiotic recommendations
Does not include personalized probiotic strains for your microbiota
Detailed clinical analysis
Does not offer the depth needed for clinical intervention
Need a more complete analysis?
The Advanced Test includes all of the above and allows you to act with clinical precision.
View Advanced Test - 349 EURHow It Works
A simple process
From sample collection to personalized recommendations
Register your test
Receive your test at home and register it on our platform with your unique code
Collect and send your sample
Follow the simple instructions and send your sample to our laboratory
Complete the questionnaire
Answer questions about your lifestyle to personalize your recommendations
Receive your results
Get your personalized results and recommendations in 3-4 weeks
Compare both tests
From an initial overview to the most complete analysis of your microbiota
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about microbiota tests
The Essential Test uses 16S sequencing to get a general overview of the bacteria present. The Advanced Test uses shotgun metagenomics, allowing analysis of not only which microorganisms are present, but also what functions they are performing.