Functional Testing · Online Australia-wide
Gut microbiome test
Stool kit, collected at home
A comprehensive stool test that maps your gut bacteria, checks for parasites, yeasts and viruses, and measures inflammation and digestion markers. Collected at home, posted to the lab, read with me.
If you get bloating that arrives every afternoon, bowels that swing between extremes, reflux, skin that flares for no clear reason, and the usual tests have all come back clear, this is quite often the next step I suggest. It’s NutriPath’s GI-Standard Microbiome Profile (test code 2206), a single stool sample you collect at home.
The report counts your beneficial species, shows whether opportunistic bacteria, parasites or yeasts have taken up room, and then looks at how your gut is actually functioning: pancreatic enzyme output, fat digestion, gut immune activity and inflammation. That functional section is often where the useful information sits.
There's an advanced version that adds culture and susceptibility testing, and a food antibody panel you can add on. Most people are really well served by the standard profile. But if you're unsure, pick that one and I'll check it suits you before I place the order.
Who it suits
Who this test is for
- IBS-type symptoms: bloating, cramping, bowels that swing between loose and constipated
- Reflux or indigestion that hasn't settled
- A gut that never came right after travel, food poisoning or a course of antibiotics
- Skin conditions like eczema, acne or rosacea with a gut component
- Fatigue or brain fog alongside gut symptoms
- Hormonal symptoms where I want to see how oestrogen is being recycled
- Before we start work on your gut, so the plan is based on what's actually there
Before you order
A few things I’ll check with you
- Antibiotics or antifungals in the last two weeks will skew the result. We'd wait.
- Probiotics, digestive enzymes, laxatives, anti-inflammatories and some herbs are usually paused for a few days before collection. I'll go through your list with you.
- Collection is done Monday to Wednesday so the sample reaches the lab fresh, and it stays in the fridge until you post it.
- Eat normally in the two days before. This isn't a fasting test.
- If you've had blood in your stool, unexplained weight loss or severe pain, see your GP first. This test isn't for that.
What you get
What the report covers
Beneficial bacteria
Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, Akkermansia, Faecalibacterium and the broad balance of phyla that make up a healthy microbiome.
Opportunistic and pathogenic bacteria
Around 40 species including H. pylori and its virulence factors, Klebsiella, Clostridium difficile toxins, Salmonella, Campylobacter and methane-producing archaea.
Parasites, worms and yeasts
Blastocystis, Dientamoeba, Giardia, Cryptosporidium and other parasites, plus Candida and other fungi.
Viruses
Norovirus, rotavirus, adenovirus, astrovirus and sapovirus.
Digestion markers
Pancreatic elastase for enzyme output, steatocrit for fat digestion, and beta-glucuronidase, which affects how oestrogen is recycled through the gut.
Inflammation and gut immunity
Calprotectin, secretory IgA, zonulin (gut permeability), occult blood and anti-tissue transglutaminase IgA, which relates to gluten.
Short-chain fatty acids
Butyrate, acetate and propionate, the compounds your bacteria produce when they're fed well.
How it works
From order to results
Get in touch
Use the enquire button below. I'll come back to you within one business day to check the test suits you (timing, medications, that sort of thing), confirm the price and send a secure payment link. Then I place the order with NutriPath.
Your kit arrives
NutriPath posts the collection kit straight to you, with everything you need and step-by-step instructions.
Collect at home and send it back
You collect the sample at home and post it to the lab following the instructions in the kit.
Your results consultation
Results come to me. We then meet online for a 30-minute consultation to go through what they mean and what to do next.
Pricing
What’s included
Every option includes the test and a results consultation with me, so you’re not sitting at home trying to make sense of the report on your own.
Use the enquire button and I'll come back to you within one business day to check the test suits you, confirm the price and send a secure payment link. The consultation is included, so there's nothing more to pay after that.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between the standard and advanced tests?
The standard profile uses PCR, which detects the DNA of each organism and tells us how much is there. The advanced profile does that and also grows the bacteria and yeasts in culture, then tests what they respond to. That susceptibility panel is handy when we already know something is there and want to choose treatment carefully. I usually start with the standard one.
Is this a SIBO test?
No, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is tested with a breath test, a stool test looks at the large intestine. The two can sit alongside each other and I can talk you through which fits your symptoms.
Is collecting the sample awkward?
A bit, but it's straightforward. The kit has everything you need and clear instructions, and NutriPath has a short video showing the steps. You collect at home on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday and post it the same day.
How long until I get results?
Usually 7 to 10 business days after the lab receives your sample. They come to me first. I'll email you to book your consultation as soon as they land.
Can I do this test for my child?
There's a version built for children, with markers and ranges chosen for their age. See the children's gut microbiome test.
Do I need to be on the Gold Coast?
No. The kit is posted anywhere in Australia and our consultation is over video.
Not sure which test fits?
Not sure where to start? Book a free 10-minute call and I’ll point you in the right direction.