Comprehensive Gut Health Testing Available at Moorelife Wellness – In-Person or Online, Australia-Wide
This new Shotgun Metagenomics test replaces our previous Complete Microbiome Mapping test, offering more advanced analysis and broader insights.
Do you experience bloating, digestive issues, fatigue, or skin flare-ups – but can’t figure out why? Your gut health may be playing a bigger role than you realise.
The Shotgun Metagenomics test is a practitioner-referred stool test that provides a detailed overview of your gut microbiome and digestive function. It screens for a wide range of organisms – bacteria, parasites, yeasts, and viruses – along with key gut health markers that indicate inflammation, immune activity, digestion, and barrier integrity.
Whether you’re dealing with IBS, food sensitivities, ongoing fatigue, or just want a clearer picture of your digestive health, this test can help identify imbalances that may be contributing to your symptoms.
This service is available online (via phone or video) or in person at Moorelife Wellness in Rozelle, making it accessible wherever you are in Australia.
What’s Included in the Shotgun Metagenomics – Advanced Microbiome & Gut Health Stool Test
This test offers a detailed overview of your gut health by analysing microbial composition, digestion, inflammation, immune markers, and microbial metabolism – all from a single stool sample, using advanced shotgun metagenomic sequencing. It helps identify the root causes of symptoms like bloating, fatigue, and digestive discomfort.
Gut Microbial Balance
Gain insight into the full range of microbes in your gut with shotgun metagenomic sequencing, which detects over 28,000 species of bacteria, fungi, viruses, archaea, and parasites. This includes both beneficial strains that support health and potentially harmful organisms that may contribute to inflammation, infection, or digestive issues.
Digestion and Nutrient Absorption
Markers such as pancreatic elastase and faecal fat (steatocrit) and PH show how well your body is digesting food and absorbing nutrients. Poor function here may lead to bloating, constipation, fatigue, or deficiencies.
Gut Barrier Integrity (Leaky Gut Assessment)
The zonulin marker measures gut lining permeability. Elevated levels may indicate a “leaky gut”—a condition where the gut lining becomes more permeable, allowing larger particles like undigested food, toxins, or bacteria to enter the bloodstream and trigger immune or inflammatory responses.
Inflammation and Immune Response
This test measures markers like calprotectin, secretory IgA (sIgA), and faecal occult blood, and transglutaminase IgA to evaluate inflammation in the gut lining and how well your gut immune system is functioning. These markers can help detect hidden inflammation, infections, or more serious digestive conditions.
Microbial Metabolism and Detoxification
Your microbiome plays a vital role in processing hormones and toxins. The measures Short Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs – butyrate, acetate, propionate, valerate) and beta-glucuronidase, providing insight into microbial activity and detox support.
Pathogen Detection (Bacteria, Parasites, Viruses, and Yeast)
This test is not limited to a fixed list of organisms. Instead, it can detect thousands of microbial species – including bacteria, fungi, viruses, archaea, and parasites – providing a far more comprehensive view of your gut health.
Beneficial Bacteria Levels
Strains like Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, Akkermansia, and many others are quantified. These play a key role in digestion, reducing inflammation, and regulating the immune system. Low levels may signal a disrupted microbiome or poor diet diversity.
Together, these results provide a clear view of what’s really happening in your gut – so you and your practitioner can create a plan that supports healing, balance, and long-term wellness.
Key Features of the Complete Microbiome Mapping Test
- Detailed Gut Health Report: A comprehensive breakdown of your microbiome, digestive function, immune markers, and inflammation levels—designed for practitioner interpretation and personalised care.
- Expanded Functional Insights: Your report includes advanced microbial function analysis, such as sulphate and trimethylamine production, giving deeper insight into how your gut microbes influence digestion, detoxification, and overall health.
- Informational Health Risk Markers: The test highlights microbial patterns that have been associated with conditions such as type 2 diabetes, fatty liver, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and colon cancer. These are not diagnostic but can provide valuable information for discussion with your practitioner.
- One-on-one Consultation with Libby: Libby will guide you through your results in a private session, helping you understand what’s going on in your gut and what to do next.
- Tailored Nutrition, Supplement, and Lifestyle Guidance: You’ll receive clear recommendations based on your results to help restore balance and support long-term well-being.
- Fully Remote Process: From test kit delivery to consultation, everything can be done from the comfort of your home—available across Australia.
- Safe, Secure Testing and Privacy: Your health data is confidential, only shared with your practitioner, and not stored or used beyond your test and consultation.
Benefits of Microbiome Mapping
- Get to the root of persistent gut symptoms
- Understand the balance of microbes in your digestive tract
- Identify pathogens or dysbiosis contributing to inflammation or fatigue
- Receive actionable advice tailored to your gut health profile
- Take control of your health with targeted support instead of guesswork
- Gain insight into potential health risks linked to microbial patterns (for informational purposes only, not diagnostic)
Health Conditions and Symptoms This Gut Test May Help Identify
This gut health test may be helpful for those experiencing:
- Bloating and flatulence
- Diarrhoea or constipation
- IBS or IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)
- Leaky gut or increased gut permeability
- Food intolerances or sensitivities
- Skin conditions (e.g. eczema, acne)
- Fatigue, brain fog, mood changes
- Autoimmune symptoms or chronic inflammation
Ideal for anyone who’s tried diet changes or supplements but still feels off—and wants a more precise understanding of what’s happening inside their gut.
What to Expect from Your Microbiome Mapping at Moorelife Wellness
Step 1 – Order the Test: Libby (your referring practitioner) will submit your details to NutriPATH lab via the online portal. You’ll then be contacted directly by them to make payment.
Step 2 – Collect Your Sample at Home: A test kit will be delivered to your address. Simply collect your stool sample and follow the easy instructions provided.
Step 3 – Return Your Sample: Post your sample to the lab using the prepaid return packaging provided.
Step 4 – Analysis & Report Creation: Your results will be ready in 7–10 business days. The lab uses advanced PCR technology to assess microbial DNA with high accuracy.
Step 5 – Personalised Wellness Plan: Once your report is complete, you’ll have a 1:1 consultation with Libby to go through the results and map out a tailored gut health plan, including food, lifestyle, and supplement recommendations.
How Much Does the Shotgun Metagenomics – Advanced Microbiome & Gut Health Stool Test Cost?
The full microbiome test, analysis, report, and consultation is $663 (incl. GST). This includes $443 paid directly to the lab (covering the test kit and return postage), and $220 to Moorelife Wellness for your one-on-one consultation and results interpretation.
What’s included:
- Laboratory analysis of your stool sample using advanced shotgun metagenomic sequencing
- Screening for hundreds of microbial organisms (bacteria, parasites, fungi, viruses)
- Assessment of key gut health markers including zonulin, calprotectin, SCFAs, beta-glucuronidase, pancreatic elastase, and more
- A personalised 1:1 consultation with Libby to review your results in detail
- A clear, practical gut health plan with recommendations tailored to your symptoms and goals
You’ll leave with clarity and a practical plan to support your digestive and overall wellbeing.
FAQs – Gut Microbiome Testing
What does a microbiome test actually show?
It identifies the balance of bacteria, fungi, viruses, archaea, and parasites in your gut, as well as digestive, immune, and metabolic function markers. Unlike older tests, this shotgun metagenomic method provides much broader insight.
Is this test diagnostic?
No, this is not a diagnostic test. It is a functional stool test designed to give insight into your gut health so targeted, evidence-based interventions can be made. The test also includes informational risk markers that can indicate associations with certain health conditions. These are not diagnostic, but can guide further discussion with your practitioner.
Can I do this test from home?
Yes. The entire process can be completed from home. The test kit is sent to you and includes full instructions and prepaid return packaging.
How long does it take to get results?
Once your sample is received by the lab, results are typically ready within 7–10 business days.
What happens after I get my results?
You’ll have a personalised consultation with Libby at Moorelife Wellness to go through your results and receive a clear action plan, including recommended changes to your diet, lifestyle, or supplements.
Is this test useful if I’ve already done a food intolerance or allergy test?
Yes. Food reactions can sometimes be the result of gut imbalance. This test helps identify the underlying microbial patterns contributing to those sensitivities.
Can this help with skin issues like eczema or acne?
Yes. Skin conditions are often linked to gut health and inflammation. This test may highlight imbalances that contribute to those skin responses.
Do I need to stop any medications before doing this test?
It’s best to speak with Libby before collecting your sample, especially if you’re taking antibiotics, probiotics, or antifungal medications, as these can affect results.