01At-home kit & instructions
Everything you need for simple self-collected stool sampling at home, with clear step-by-step guidance in the box and online registration.
Gut Health Microbiome Test
Understand your gut health at the microbial level
Convenient at-home stool test using shotgun metagenomic sequencing to identify microbial species from our database of over 23,000 species, with actionable insights into gut disease risk, microbial function, and probiotic recommendations.
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- ✓At-home stool collection with ambient-temperature return shipping
- ✓Results typically in 15 days
- ✓Wellness assessment — not intended to diagnose or monitor medical conditions
ISO 17025-accredited laboratoryShotgun metagenomic sequencingSIGNAL machine-learning risk scoresDigital Reports
ISO 17025-accredited laboratoryShotgun metagenomic sequencingSIGNAL machine-learning risk scoresDigital ReportsISO 17025-accredited laboratoryShotgun metagenomic sequencingSIGNAL machine-learning risk scoresDigital ReportsISO 17025-accredited laboratoryShotgun metagenomic sequencingSIGNAL machine-learning risk scoresDigital ReportsISO 17025-accredited laboratoryShotgun metagenomic sequencingSIGNAL machine-learning risk scoresDigital ReportsISO 17025-accredited laboratoryShotgun metagenomic sequencingSIGNAL machine-learning risk scoresDigital ReportsISO 17025-accredited laboratoryShotgun metagenomic sequencingSIGNAL machine-learning risk scoresDigital Reports
What's included
Everything from your doorstep to your digital report, designed to be simple and straightforward.
01
02Prepaid return process
Ambient-temperature return shipping to our central London laboratory.
03Laboratory analysis
Shotgun metagenomic sequencing across our database of 23,000+ species.
04Personalised digital report
Integrated microbiome profile, disease risk scores, and care recommendations.
What we analyse
Move beyond guesswork to precision. Shotgun metagenomics maps the full microbial landscape of your gut, identifying disease-associated patterns, functional deficits, and pathogen overgrowths.
The Gut Microbiome Test is a wellness assessment and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or monitor any medical condition. Results should be interpreted in the context of symptoms and clinical findings.
Microbial profiles
What you receive
Disease risk scores for Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and obesity/metabolic syndrome similarity
42Gut diversity and absolute microbial load quantification
38Functional analysis across ten metabolic outputs including SCFA production
55Pathogen screening for 60+ potential and opportunistic pathogens
58Beneficial microbe profile with targeted probiotic recommendations
42Full species-level taxonomy from 23,000+ reference species
42Sample metrics · illustrative only
Health risks
Report formats & tracking
Patient report with plain-language explanations and diet guidance
MonitorPractitioner report designed for rapid clinical interpretation
MonitorLongitudinal tracking to monitor dietary and probiotic interventions
ModerateSIGNAL platform machine-learning assessment trained on thousands of samples
ModerateLowModerateHigh
See what your results look like
Your analysis is delivered in a comprehensive digital report combining microbiome profile, disease risk scores, functional assessment, and personalised recommendations.
Fair
Your microbiome overview
Your gut microbiome shows useful diversity, with a few functional and risk patterns worth monitoring.
Moderate confidence
Needs attentionFairGoodStrong
Score contributions
Crohn's disease similarity
Ulcerative colitis similarity
Metabolic syndrome similarity
Functional score
Personalised insights
Gut diversity, microbial load, and overall balance at a glance.
Highest priority
Short-chain fatty acid production is slightly below the expected range.
Reduced butyrate and propionate production may be associated with inflammation and gut barrier function.
What you can do
- •Increase dietary fibre from diverse plant sources.
- •Discuss persistent digestive symptoms with a healthcare practitioner.
Key findings
Highlighted patterns in pathogens, function, and beneficial species.
Metabolic syndrome
Moderate similarityLowModerateHigh
Your microbiome profile shows moderate similarity to metabolic syndrome reference populations. Consider dietary review and follow-up with a qualified practitioner if you have metabolic concerns.
Disease risk overview
SIGNAL similarity scores for IBD and metabolic patterns.
Gut Microbiome Report
Fair
Example User
EXAMPLE-GM-1456 · Stool
Your gut microbiome shows useful diversity, with a few functional and risk patterns worth monitoring.
Needs attentionFairGoodStrong
Gut diversity
Moderate
Crohn's similarity
Low similarity
Beneficial species
Within range
Pathogen load
Elevated
Highest priority
Short-chain fatty acid production is slightly below the expected range.
Reduced butyrate and propionate production may be associated with inflammation and gut barrier function.
Metabolic syndromeModerate similarity
Consider dietary review and follow-up with a qualified practitioner if you have metabolic concerns.
Your action plan
1 / 3- Start here
Increase diverse plant fibre intake
- Meaningful
Consider targeted probiotic supplementation
- Foundational
Repeat test in 3 to 6 months
How it works
Four straightforward steps from order to personalised report.
- 1
Order your test
Choose your kit and checkout. Your package ships with everything needed for home collection.
- 2
Collect your sample at home
Simple self-collected stool sample following the illustrated instructions in your kit.
- 3
Return it to the lab
Register your sample online and post back using ambient-temperature return shipping.
- 4
Receive your personalised report
Typically within 15 days. Access your secure digital patient or practitioner report online.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this test for?+
Anyone seeking a comprehensive view of their gut microbiome for wellness and preventive insight, or practitioners offering advanced microbiome assessment to patients.
Is this a diagnostic test?+
No. This is a wellness assessment and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or monitor any medical condition. Discuss results with a qualified healthcare practitioner.
How is this different from standard gut tests?+
Shotgun metagenomic sequencing identifies species from our database of over 23,000 organisms, with SIGNAL machine-learning disease risk scores and functional metabolic analysis.
How long do results take?+
Typically 15 days after your sample arrives at our ISO 17025-accredited laboratory in central London.
What report formats are available?+
You receive a narrative patient report with plain-language guidance, plus a concise practitioner report designed for clinical interpretation.
Can I repeat the test?+
Yes. Longitudinal tracking helps monitor the impact of dietary changes, probiotics, or treatment on your gut microbiome over time.
Want the full science? Deeper clinical and laboratory detail lives on the main Salient Bio site.