{"product_id":"ebo-gut-health-gut-microbiome-test","title":"EBOGENES EBO-GUT-Health Test – At-Home Gut Microbiome Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it tests\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMicrobiome composition (phyla, top 30 genera, enterotype, species richness, diversity index); functional bacteria (butyrate-producing, lactic acid, H₂S-producing and vitamin K \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaper stool catcher, stabilising collection tube, specimen bag, return packaging (prepaid FedEx)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stool (at-home kit with paper catcher and stabilising tube)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReport time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available 4–6 weeks after the laboratory receives your sample.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wellness (not diagnostic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it is for:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnused 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLaboratory \u0026amp; report\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSample 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sample do I provide, and can I do it at home?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long until I get my report?\u003c\/strong\u003e Available 4–6 weeks after the laboratory receives your sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this test diagnose a disease?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens to my data?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWellness 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eData stored in Canada (AWS ca-central-1).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ebogenes Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52690581389624,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/2462\/8536\/files\/12001200.pdf_38_6d0f49b1-4b31-4e58-a01b-f0e27fbcb59a.png?v=1784922542","url":"https:\/\/ebogenes.com\/zh\/products\/ebo-gut-health-gut-microbiome-test","provider":"Ebogenes Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}