{"product_id":"microbiomix-metagenomic-mapping-stool-test-kit","title":"Microbiomix Metagenomic Mapping Stool Test Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetagenomic sequencing of a single stool sample — reads all microbial DNA present rather than testing for a fixed list of targets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat this test measures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShotgun metagenomic sequencing, which reads the genetic material of everything in the sample rather than looking for a predetermined panel of organisms. Reports microbial composition and diversity at species level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy these markers matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTargeted PCR asks \"is this organism here?\" for each item on a list. Metagenomics asks \"what is here?\" and reads the answer. The trade-off is breadth against certainty — you see more, including things a targeted panel would never think to look for. Diversity itself is part of the picture. A microbiome's richness and balance describe something a list of individual organisms doesn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKit posted to you with instructions and return packaging. Results in your private dashboard. Sequencing takes longer than culture — allow around two to three weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore you collect\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStop antibiotics and antifungals two weeks beforehand, probiotics three days beforehand, unless advised otherwise. Refrigerate and post back the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho this suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople wanting the broadest possible view of their gut microbiome, or comparing against a previous metagenomic result.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYour next step\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce you have your results, book with a Canwell naturopath, nutritionist or practitioner to talk them through and build a wellness plan that suits you. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canwell.com.au\"\u003eBook with Canwell\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canwell Bloods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48891982708981,"sku":"CW-MICROBIOMIX-METAGENOMIC-MAPPING-STOOL-TE","price":577.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/8265\/1381\/files\/canwell-stool.jpg?v=1789967203","url":"https:\/\/bloods.canwell.com.au\/products\/microbiomix-metagenomic-mapping-stool-test-kit","provider":"Canwell Blood Analytics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}