GUT MICROBIOME TESTING
At Synergy Gut Care, we believe that understanding your gut health should go beyond symptom management. Functional gut microbiome testing provides valuable insights into the complex ecosystem living within your digestive tract, helping us identify potential drivers of symptoms and create a more personalised, evidence-based treatment plan.
Test. Don't Guess.
*
Test. Don't Guess. *
The Microbiome Explorer Comprehensive ($485) is one of the most advanced gut health assessments currently available in Australia.
Using shotgun metagenomic sequencing and functional biomarker testing, it provides a detailed understanding of your gut ecosystem and how it may be influencing your overall health and wellbeing.
This test give you a thorough understanding of your gut microbiome profile including and provides insights into:
- Your complete microbial profile, including bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses
- Microbial diversity and balance
- Functional pathways involved in:
Short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production
Vitamin synthesis
Inflammation regulation
Immune function
Metabolic health
Comprehensive biomarker assessment
The test also assesses important gut health biomarkers, including:
- Zonulin - a marker of intestinal permeability ("leaky gut")
- Calprotectin and Lactoferrin - markers of gut inflammation
- Secretory IgA (sIgA) - an indicator of mucosal immune function
- Pancreatic Elastase - a measure of digestive enzyme production
- Occult Blood - screens for hidden blood in the stool
- Faecal pH - provides insight into digestive and microbial balance
Choose how you'd like your results managed
When ordering your Microbiome Explorer Comprehensive test through Synergy Gut Care, you can choose from the following options:
Option 1 - Comprehensive consultation
- Your results are reviewed during a one-on-one consultation with your practitioner at Synergy Gut Care.
- We explain your microbiome findings in clear, easy-to-understand language.
- You'll receive personalised recommendations based on your results, including:
Dietary guidance
Lifestyle strategies
Supplement recommendations (where appropriate)
Practical steps to support long-term gut health
Best for: Individuals seeking personalised guidance, accountability, and a clear action plan.
Option 2 - Written clinical summary
- Receive a comprehensive written interpretation of your microbiome results.
- Includes identified imbalances, key findings, and evidence-based recommendations tailored to your microbiome profile.
- Designed to help you better understand your results and implement recommendations at your own pace.
Important: To ensure your summary is personalised and clinically relevant, please complete our Health Background Questionnaire when purchasing this option. Please email us for the link.
Best for: Individuals who prefer independent implementation and a detailed written report without a live consultation.
Understanding your unique microbiome allows us to move beyond symptom management and provide personalised, evidence-based strategies that support digestive health, energy, immune function, and overall wellbeing.