Adult Gut Health Test
Advanced Microbiome Analysis for Adults
What is This Test?
You can explore the microbial DNA in your stool with the Adult Gut Health Test using shotgun metagenomics. Microbial patterns are not direct measurements of inflammation, nutrient absorption, or immune function and do not establish a diagnosis. This microbiome panel does not include the zonulin marker offered with GI-MAP + Zonulin or the separate stool chemistry panel offered with PRO.
Confirm the exact panel, eligibility, preparation, and timing in your Fullscript order and current lab instructions. Kit instructions take priority over this general summary. Do not stop prescribed medicines without your clinician's guidance. Laboratory certification does not establish that every proposed clinical use is validated.
Biomarkers Tested
Bacterial Diversity
- Overall microbiome diversity score
- Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes ratio
- Key bacterial species abundance
Beneficial Bacteria
- Lactobacillus species
- Bifidobacterium species
- Butyrate-producing bacteria
- Akkermansia muciniphila
Opportunistic & Pathogenic Bacteria
- Potential pathogens
- Opportunistic overgrowth markers
- Dysbiosis indicators
Scope
- Microbial DNA analysis, not a direct stool chemistry assessment of inflammation or digestion
What Should You Discuss Before Testing?
Learning About Your Microbiome
Discuss what microbial patterns can and cannot tell you.
Choosing a Panel
Ask whether microbiome information would add value to your care before ordering.
Understanding Your Results
Your personalized results report provides clear insights into your gut microbiome with actionable recommendations.
What You Can Review:
- 1Microbiome diversity overview
- 2Beneficial bacteria levels
- 3Potential problem bacteria identified
- 4Limits of microbiome-only analysis
- 5Questions for clinical follow-up
- 6Personalized dietary and lifestyle recommendations
How to Test
At-home stool sample collection
- 1Receive your collection kit in the mail (arrives within 5-8 days)
- 2Follow the simple instructions to collect a small stool sample at home
- 3No special preparation or fasting required
- 4Use the prepaid shipping label to send your sample to the CAP & CLIA-certified lab
- 5Results are typically available 14-21 days after completing your test
Personal analysis included with testing
Alyssa's personal analysis is covered by the education resource fee shown when you purchase testing in Fullscript. Start with the quiz for individual testing guidance; checkout on this website remains paused.
Need Help Choosing?
Start the Gut First Gut Health Quiz. Alyssa reviews your answers before following up with guidance.
Take the Gut First Gut Health Quiz