Thorne (in partnership with Onegevity) Upload coming soon

How to read your Thorne Gut Health results

Thorne's Gut Health Test is one of the higher-end direct-to-consumer microbiome tests. It uses shotgun metagenomic sequencing, which is more thorough than the 16S method used by Biomesight and ZOE. The result is better species-level identification and a sense of what your microbiome is functionally capable of, not just who lives there. Thorne pairs the test with personalized supplement recommendations from their own line, which is both the value and the conflict-of-interest depending on how you read it.

Methodology Shotgun metagenomic sequencing on a stool sample.

Sample Single stool sample, mailed in.

Turnaround 21 to 35 business days

How to order Direct (DTC)

Approx. cost $200 to $250

How Thorne Gut Health works

Shotgun metagenomic sequencing on a stool sample. Shotgun sequencing reads all DNA in the sample, not just the 16S marker gene, which gives both better species-level resolution and information about microbial functional capacity (which genes are present, not just which organisms).

What Thorne Gut Health does well

Shotgun sequencing gives species-level resolution for most organisms
Functional gene profile (what your microbiome can metabolize)
Strong consumer-facing report design
Direct ordering, no practitioner required
Pairs with Thorne's QC-tested supplement line

What Thorne Gut Health misses

PDF format upload is not yet supported by Test To Table
Limited host-marker integration (no Calprotectin, sIgA)
Recommendations bias toward Thorne's own products
Higher cost than 16S tests

What's on the Thorne Gut Health panel

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

Thorne Gut Health upload is coming soon

We currently support GI-MAP, Genova GI-Effects, and Biomesight uploads directly. Thorne Gut Health support is on the roadmap. Get notified the moment it ships.

See supported tests

When Thorne Gut Health is the right test

interest in functional gene profile, not just organisms
want species-level resolution beyond 16S
happy to order without a practitioner

Tests people consider alongside Thorne Gut Health

Biomesight Biomesight Viome Life Sciences Viome ZOE Ltd ZOE

Frequently asked questions

How much does Thorne Gut Health cost?

Approximately $200 to $250. 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 Thorne Gut Health 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 Thorne Gut Health without a doctor?

Yes. Thorne Gut Health 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 Thorne Gut Health results?

Not yet. We are working on adding Thorne Gut Health PDF parsing. In the meantime, you can leave your email on this page and we will notify you the moment it is supported.

What does Thorne Gut Health 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.