Frequently asked questions
Get quick, clear answers to the most common questions parents ask about Alba – from how the test works to what the results mean.
Product
What makes Alba's recommendations reliable?
What if my child is a picky eater? Will the recommendations still work?
Will I receive a diagnosis along with the result?
How quickly will I receive the results?
What will I get in the report?
What exactly do you analyze in the test?
What age is the Alba test for?
What can we learn from a gut microbiome test?
Usage
How often should we test?
How easy is it to perform the test at home?
Logistics
How do I ship the sample?
Will I have to pay shipping costs?
Where do you ship to?
Science
What is the microbiome?
Security & data
How do you store my data?
