How much does microbiome testing cost?
What's the average cost of a home microbiome test? A: A lab test ordered by your doctor may be covered by insurance if you it, but you'll need to check with your provider regarding your plan's coverage. Home tests, on the other hand, may cost between $150 and $200.
Do gut biome tests work?
Microbiome tests cannot diagnose health conditions. People should only purchase these products if they are interested in finding out which bacteria are present in their stool. Anyone with GI concerns should contact a doctor for advice.
How do you take a microbiome test?
Gut microbiome testing requires either some or all of a poo sample to be collected in a container and sent to a lab for analysis. The lab analysis can include test tube experiments looking for bacteria that can cause infections, in the same way that we check a urine sample for a urinary tract infection.