At-home testing for U.S. customers

Gut Microbiome Test USA

Order a stool-based microbiome test online, collect the sample at home, return it using the kit instructions, and review the completed report after laboratory processing. This homepage is the starting point for comparing the test, report, process, price and ordering options before you buy.

The report is intended for informational and general-wellness use. It does not diagnose disease, explain the medical cause of symptoms, or replace appropriate care from a qualified healthcare professional.

At-home collection Stool sample collection for the standard gut test.
Laboratory processing Begins after an eligible sample reaches the laboratory.
15–20 working days Current estimated laboratory turnaround for the gut test.
Non-diagnostic Informational and general-wellness reporting only.
At-home gut microbiome test kit for customers in the United States
Current test options

Compare Microbiome Tests Before Checkout

Use the live product cards below to review the current price and product details. Prices, promotions and availability can change, so the homepage does not hard-code a price that may become outdated.

For a fuller explanation of what to compare beyond the checkout price, review microbiome test cost.

Primary gut test

Start With the Test That Matches Your Question

If your main goal is to review the microbial community represented in a stool sample, start with the gut microbiome test. That page contains the product-specific explanation, while this homepage remains the broader brand and purchasing entry point.

The site also lists oral, vaginal and follow-up microbiome tests. Choose by body site and intended report type rather than assuming that one test can answer every health question.

At-home microbiome testing information and kit guidance
From order to report

How the At-Home Process Works

The gut test follows three practical stages. Always follow the current instructions supplied with your own kit if they differ from general website guidance.

1

Order and Read the Kit Instructions

Confirm your delivery information and review the kit contents and current instructions before collecting a sample.

2

Collect and Return the Sample

Collect the stool sample at home using the supplied materials, package it as directed and return it using the instructions provided with the kit.

3

Review the Completed Report

Laboratory turnaround begins after an eligible sample is received. Delivery and return transit time are separate from laboratory processing.

Preview of a gut microbiome report layout
Report preview

See the Report Format Before You Buy

A useful purchase decision should include more than the kit itself. Review how findings are organized, what terminology is used and which limitations are stated before checkout.

  • Bacteria or bacterial groups represented in the submitted sample.
  • Relative-abundance information where included.
  • Composition or diversity information where included in the current report.
  • Plain-language educational context and stated interpretation limits.

After receiving a report, use the site’s guidance to understand your microbiome results without treating a single finding as a diagnosis.

Evidence-aware expectations

What the Test Can — and Cannot — Tell You

Appropriate Use

  • Review information reported from the submitted sample.
  • Learn common microbiome terminology.
  • Use the report as general wellness and educational context.
  • Prepare more specific questions for an appropriately qualified professional.

Important Limits

  • Do not use the report to diagnose IBS, IBD, infection or another condition.
  • Do not use it to identify the medical cause of persistent symptoms.
  • Do not start, stop or change treatment because of the report alone.
  • Do not assume that a change between two samples proves what caused the change.

Why this caution matters: the U.S. Food and Drug Administration notes that direct-to-consumer tests can differ in the evidence supporting their claims and should not be the sole basis for medical decisions.

Authoritative context: FDA — Direct-to-Consumer Tests. Recent peer-reviewed research has also reported meaningful analytical variability across direct-to-consumer gut microbiome testing services: comparative analytical performance study.

At-home microbiome sample collection and laboratory return process
U.S. location guides

Find Testing Information for Your State or City

MicrobiomeTest.us uses an online ordering and at-home collection model. The location guides are informational entry points for U.S. customers; they are not claims that the company operates a walk-in clinic or laboratory in every listed location.

Before you order

Gut Microbiome Test FAQs

Concise answers to the questions that matter most before buying an at-home test in the United States.

What is an at-home gut microbiome test?

It is a consumer test that uses a stool sample collected at home and returned for laboratory processing. The report is intended for informational and general-wellness context, not diagnosis or treatment.

How do I collect the sample?

Use the collection materials and current instructions supplied with your kit. Read them first, label and package the sample as directed, and follow the included return instructions.

How long does laboratory processing take?

The current site states an estimated 15–20 working days after an eligible sample reaches the laboratory. Kit delivery and sample-return transit are separate.

What can I learn from the report?

The report may organize information about bacteria represented in the sample, including relative abundance, composition or diversity information where included in the current format.

Can this test diagnose IBS or IBD?

No. The report should not be used to diagnose IBS, IBD, infection or another condition, determine the cause of symptoms, or replace appropriate medical evaluation.

Should I change medication or supplements because of the report?

Not on the basis of a consumer microbiome report alone. Discuss medical treatment, medication, supplements and concerning symptoms with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

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