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How to read your Biomesight results

Biomesight is one of the few direct-to-consumer microbiome tests that gives you back the underlying data, not just a curated dashboard. It uses 16S rRNA sequencing to map the entire bacterial community at the genus level, which is the right approach when the clinical question is ecology and diversity rather than a specific pathogen. The interpretation interface is dense and statistical, which is its core trade-off: more data than competitors, harder to act on.

Methodology 16S ribosomal RNA gene sequencing.

Sample Single stool sample with a swab-based kit.

Turnaround 21 to 35 business days

How to order Direct (DTC)

Approx. cost $130 to $180 retail

How Biomesight works

16S ribosomal RNA gene sequencing. Sequences a region of the 16S rRNA gene shared across all bacteria and archaea, then compares the readings to a reference database to identify which organisms are present and in what relative abundance. This is the same methodology used by ZOE, Tiny Health, and many academic microbiome studies.

What Biomesight does well

Comprehensive bacterial community map (genus and species level where resolvable)
Real diversity metrics (Shannon, Simpson, observed richness)
Accepts FASTQ uploads from third-party labs (Ombre, Psomagen, Olawell)
Lower cost than GI-MAP or Genova
Good longitudinal tracking when retested over time

What Biomesight misses

Does not detect parasites or viruses
Cannot quantify host markers (no Calprotectin, sIgA, Zonulin)
16S has limited species-level resolution for many genera
No short-chain fatty acid measurement
Less validated for clinical decisions than GI-MAP or Genova

What's on the Biomesight panel

These are the markers Biomesight reports on. Click any underlined marker to see what the result means and how to address it.

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When Biomesight is the right test

general microbiome optimization without a specific symptom
tracking change over time on a budget
low diversity flagged on a previous test
interest in the ecological picture (Bacteroidetes vs Firmicutes, ratio shifts)
post-antibiotic recovery monitoring

Tests people consider alongside Biomesight

Thorne (in partnership with Onegevity) Thorne Gut Health Viome Life Sciences Viome ZOE Ltd ZOE Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory GI-MAP

Frequently asked questions

How much does Biomesight cost?

Approximately $130 to $180 retail. The exact price depends on the practitioner who orders it, whether you have insurance reimbursement (most stool tests are not covered), and any add-on panels.

How long do Biomesight results take?

Typically 21 to 35 business days from the time the lab receives your sample. Add 3 to 5 days for shipping in each direction.

Can I order Biomesight without a doctor?

Yes. Biomesight is sold direct to consumer. You order online, the kit ships to your home, and the lab returns results to you directly.

Can Test to Table interpret my Biomesight results?

Yes. Upload your Biomesight PDF and we will extract every marker, generate a personalized 6-week food protocol with exact quantities, and produce a grocery list.

What does Biomesight miss?

No single stool test catches everything. The "What this test misses" section above lists the specific gaps. The most common pattern is to combine a targeted-organism test (like GI-MAP) with a diversity-style test (like Biomesight or Thorne) when the clinical question is ambiguous.