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How to read your ZOE results

ZOE is technically a microbiome test, but it is sold and structured as a personalized nutrition program. The microbiome component is one of three inputs (alongside continuous glucose response and fat response) that feed into ZOE's proprietary food scoring algorithm. You don't really get a stand-alone microbiome report you can act on independently, which is by design. ZOE's strength is the program; its weakness is that the underlying data is not very portable.

Methodology Stool 16S rRNA sequencing combined with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and a separate fat-response blood test as part of the broader ZOE program.

Sample Stool sample plus blood spot card plus CGM wear period.

Turnaround 21 to 42 business days

How to order Direct (DTC)

Approx. cost $300 to $500 plus monthly app subscription

How ZOE works

Stool 16S rRNA sequencing combined with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and a separate fat-response blood test as part of the broader ZOE program. The microbiome data feeds into ZOE's proprietary food scoring system rather than being reported as raw markers.

What ZOE does well

Combines microbiome with CGM and blood lipid response
Strong consumer brand and content (Tim Spector, Sarah Berry)
Largest peer-reviewed dataset in commercial microbiome testing (PREDICT studies)
App-based daily food scoring is genuinely useful

What ZOE misses

PDF format upload is not yet supported by Test To Table
Microbiome data is not really exportable for outside interpretation
Heavy ecosystem lock-in
Higher cost than stand-alone microbiome tests
UK-first product, US ordering can be slower

What's on the ZOE panel

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

ZOE upload is coming soon

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

See supported tests

When ZOE is the right test

interested in personalized food scoring, not raw microbiome data
want CGM-based glucose response data
willing to commit to the ZOE program

Tests people consider alongside ZOE

Viome Life Sciences Viome Biomesight Biomesight Thorne (in partnership with Onegevity) Thorne Gut Health

Frequently asked questions

How much does ZOE cost?

Approximately $300 to $500 plus monthly app subscription. 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 ZOE results take?

Typically 21 to 42 business days from the time the lab receives your sample. Add 3 to 5 days for shipping in each direction.

Can I order ZOE without a doctor?

Yes. ZOE 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 ZOE results?

Not yet. We are working on adding ZOE 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 ZOE 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.