What is comprehensive microbiome mapping?

Comprehensive microbiome mapping reveals the complete gut microbiome ecosystem, including every species resolved precisely and what each one does. Unlike outdated tests that only show the tip of the iceberg, Microba provides complete coverage with precise species resolution and functional analysis.

How does Microba differ from other metagenomic tests?

Microba provides metagenomics done rigorously with smart sample preservation, superior result accuracy, consistent results, category-defining bioinformatics, and ISO 15189 clinical accreditation. Microba offers 40 scientifically validated functional biomarkers backed by 2,500+ peer-reviewed studies, with evidence linked directly in reports.

What clinical support does Microba provide?

Microba provides one-on-one case consults with microbiome experts, access to live mentoring sessions, 50+ clinical resources, patient handouts and recipes, and fully interactive, shareable digital reports for patients and other practitioners.

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Outdated microbiome tests only show you the tip of the iceberg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 goes below the waterline, combining comprehensive species-level profiling, community-wide functional potential and GI marker and pathogen testing for a broader view of the gut.

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Outdated tests

COMPLETE MICROBIOME Coverage¹

precise species resolution

functional analysis

END-TO-END RIGOUR

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.

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SMART SAMPLE PRESERVATION

SUPERIOR RESULT ACCURACY

CONSISTENT RESULTS

CATEGORY DEFINING BIOINFORMATICS

ISO 15189 CLINICAL ACCREDITATION

ECOSYSTEM CONTEXT

Only targeting specific species is like pulling the wrong Jenga block

Once you understand the entire microbiome, it becomes clear that the key to microbiome health is carefully restoring the delicate balance of the whole ecosystem. The focus becomes feed, feed, feed, not weed seed, feed.

Outdated treatment protocols

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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The difference at a glance

Seven things that matter when choosing a microbiome test – and how Microba compares with other metagenomic and PCR tests. Select any cell for more detail.

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FULL MICROBIOME MAPPING¹

Which microbes are present

Interpretability

What the microbes are doing

Evidence base

What backs the interpretation

Actionability

What to do about it

Clinical Support

Help when you need it

Education & Resources

Get the skills you need

Collaboration

Care is a team sport

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

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