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?

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