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EBOGENES EBO-GUT-Health Test – At-Home Gut Microbiome Kit
EBOGENES EBO-GUT-Health Test – At-Home Gut Microbiome Kit
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An at-home stool test that uses 16S rRNA gene sequencing (V3–V4 regions) to show which bacteria live in your gut and how abundant they are, with 15 gut-health indicators and a personalised report of 20+ pages.
What it tests
Microbiome composition (phyla, top 30 genera, enterotype, species richness, diversity index); functional bacteria (butyrate-producing, lactic acid, H₂S-producing and vitamin K & B-producing bacteria); research-based indicators such as intestinal barrier strength, bacteria linked to healthy eating and body weight, the gut–heart axis (TMAO), and bacteria that published studies have associated with IBD and colorectal cancer. Results are compared with healthy adults of the same sex and age and come with a personalized nutrition guide.
How it works
Order online → your stool collection kit (paper catcher, stabilizing tube, specimen bag and return packaging) is shipped to you → collect at home in a few minutes: fill the tube within 8 minutes and shake it for at least 30 seconds; keep it at 15–25 °C and do not refrigerate → send it back with the prepaid FedEx return envelope (schedule a FedEx pickup or drop it off at any FedEx location) → 16S rRNA sequencing and analysis against healthy adults of your sex and age → report delivered as a PDF in your EBOGENES customer portal or by email, with a free AI-assisted consultation on E-AI.ca (general information, not medical advice).
What's in the box
Paper stool catcher, stabilising collection tube, specimen bag, return packaging (prepaid FedEx)
At a glance
- Sample: Stool (at-home kit with paper catcher and stabilising tube)
- Collection: Home
- Report time: Available 4–6 weeks after the laboratory receives your sample.
- Test type: Wellness (not diagnostic)
- Who it is for: Adults who want to understand their gut health – for example people with recurring bloating or irregular bowel habits, people working on diet, weight or fitness, after antibiotics or a major diet change, or anyone who wants to retest and track changes.
Storage & handling
Unused kit and sample: keep at 15–25 °C. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Fill the tube within 8 minutes of collection and send it promptly.
Laboratory & report
Sample collection kit: supplied by a qualified partner manufacturer. Report and interpretation: prepared by the EBOGENES science team and reviewed by a licensed physician. Customer support: our trilingual team in Laval, Québec (English, French and Chinese). Report: Available 4–6 weeks after the laboratory receives your sample.
FAQ
What sample do I provide, and can I do it at home? A small stool sample, collected at home in a few minutes with the paper catcher and stabilising tube in your kit. Collection is non-invasive.
How long until I get my report? Available 4–6 weeks after the laboratory receives your sample.
Can this test diagnose a disease? No. It provides wellness insight only and does not diagnose disease or replace your physician or recommended screening tests. Health indicators describe research-based associations, not your individual disease risk.
What happens to my data? Your microbiome data and report are stored in Canada, and samples are identified by barcode in the lab. Samples are destroyed within 30 days after your report is issued, unless you consent to longer storage. You can request deletion at any time by emailing info@ebovir.ca or through your customer portal; we complete requests within 30 days, except for records we must keep by law. We never use your sample or data for research.
Wellness insight only. It does not diagnose disease or replace your physician or recommended screening tests (such as colorectal cancer screening). Health indicators describe literature-based associations of bacterial groups; they are not individual disease-risk estimates. Wellness insight only – not a diagnosis. Discuss results with your healthcare provider.
Data stored in Canada (AWS ca-central-1).
All 6.4 billion letters of your DNA — read, stored, and yours to keep.
Most consumer DNA tests sample a few hundred thousand positions. Whole genome sequencing reads the entire thing at 30× depth, and hands you the files at the end. No subscription required to keep them.
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How it runs
Kit arrives
Day 0，Saliva collection takes about five minutes. Avoid eating, drinking, or brushing your teeth for thirty minutes beforehand — that's the only preparation required.
Sample ships back
Day 1–2， Prepaid return envelope is included. Saliva samples are stable at room temperature, so there's no cold chain to manage on your end.
DNA extraction and quality check
Week 1，We extract and assess DNA quality before sequencing. If a sample fails QC, we send a replacement kit at no charge rather than sequencing something that won't yield reliable calls.
Sequencing and analysis
Week 2–6，Sequencing, alignment to GRCh38, and variant calling. This is the longest stage and we'd rather state it accurately than quote a number we miss.
Reports and files released
Week 2–6， Your reports and all three file formats become available together. You'll get an email the moment they're ready.
No. Ebogenes whole genome sequencing is offered for research and personal informational use. It is not a diagnostic test, it is not a substitute for clinical genetic testing, and it should not be used to make medical decisions on its own. If a finding concerns you, bring it to a physician or a certified genetic counsellor — that's what the files are for.
Each position in your genome is read approximately thirty times on average. Sequencing makes errors, so reading a position once tells you little; reading it thirty times lets a variant call rest on consensus. 30× is the widely used standard for reliable variant calling — below it, calls get noticeably less dependable.
Our reports flag findings for follow-up; they do not diagnose. A variant of uncertain significance is a flag, not a finding — many are later reclassified as benign. We'd rather tell you plainly that something needs a professional look than dress up an uncertain result as an answer.
Sequencing and storage happen at our Laval, Québec facility. Your data stays in Canada and is subject to Canadian privacy law. We do not sell your genetic data, and we do not share it with insurers, employers, or research programmes without your explicit, separate consent. You can request deletion at any time.
No. Your reports and all three file formats remain accessible without any ongoing payment. Download them and store your own copy if you prefer — that's the point of giving you FASTQ.