Understand the difference

Not all microbiome tests measure the same things. Discover what comprehensive microbiome mapping reveals that targeted testing can miss, and why it matters for patient care.

WHOLE COMMUNITY

Seeking out specific species is like missing the forest for the trees

The links between any specific species and their effect on health is complicated and nuanced. Has your understanding of the microbiome kept up?

COMPLETE COVERAGE

Outdated microbiome tests only show you the tip of the iceberg

Microba gives you everything below the waterline: every species, resolved precisely, and what each one does.

Microba Tests
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COMPLETE MICROBIOME Coverage¹
precise species resolution
functional analysis
LABORATORY QUALITY

Not all metagenomic tests are created equal

Microba gives you metagenomics done rigorously – from how your patient’s sample is preserved to how every species is classified.

Microba Tests
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SMART SAMPLE PRESERVATION
SUPERIOR RESULT ACCURACY
CONSISTENT RESULTS
CATEGORY DEFINING BIOINFORMATICS
ISO 15189 CLINICAL ACCREDITATION
TREATMENT APPROACH

Only targeting specific species is like pulling the wrong Jenga block

Microba gives you every species behind each marker, and how much each contributes, so treatment supports the whole community rather than a single organism.

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Become a Microba Practitioner

1. Create free account

Complete a short registration, tell us about your practice and set up your login. You'll get immediate access to the practitioner portal and education hub.

2. Verify your account

Access the practitioner portal and education hub while we verify your credentials. Verification is required before you can order tests.

3. Start with Microba

Once verified, you can order tests for your patients, explore Microba's product range and access practitioner resources.

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Coverage
Which microbes are present

Comprehensive

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Interpretability
What the microbes are doing

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Evidence
How do we know

Comprehensive

Comprehensive

Comprehensive

Actionability
What to do about it

Comprehensive

Comprehensive

Comprehensive

Clinical Support
Help when you need it

Comprehensive

Comprehensive

Comprehensive

Education & Resources
Get the skills you need

Comprehensive

Comprehensive

Comprehensive

Collaboration
Care is a team sport

Comprehensive

Comprehensive

Comprehensive

(1) 100% coverage of all gut microbial species described in Almeida et al 2021 Nature Biotechnology, along with additional species, including eukaryotes.