What does this test measure?
From raw data to personal insights – here's what your analysis covers.
20 million
DNA fragments read from your sample
We use shotgun metagenomics – the most advanced sequencing technique available, and the same method used by leading universities and research institutions. Rather than testing for specific bacteria, we sequence DNA across your entire sample, capturing the full microbial landscape of your gut, down to bacteria present in very small amounts.
30 000+
microbes we can identify
A comprehensive reference covering the known diversity of the human gut microbiome, including bacteria, fungi and single-cell parasites.
From that full picture – tens of millions of data points across tens of thousands of species – we surface the markers where the science is strongest and the insights are actionable.
Your gut results can be linked to…
Constipation
Eczema
Bloating
Colic
Fatigue
IBS
Skin issues
Weight management
Antibiotic recovery
Immune strength
and more…
Gut Health & Digestion
Microbes that work together to support digestion and overall gut health.
Gut resilience
Healthy aging
IBS
Constipation
Digestion
Overall health
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Immune System & Skin
Microbes that help train, regulate, and support a healthy immune system and skin.
Allergies
Eczema
Inflammation
Digestive symptoms
Frequent illness
Healthy aging
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Metabolic Health
Microbes that help manage how the body turns food into energy.
Weight
Metabolic disorders
Gut inflammation
Insulin sensitivity
Eczema
Allergies
Infection risk
Healthy aging
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Brain Health
Microbes that produce compounds that can reach the brain and support cognition, sleep, and stress regulation.
Cognition
Fussiness
Sleep
Stress
Mood
Focus
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*Your report is personalized. The health areas covered and the number of markers reported may vary depending on your age.
*Alba is not a diagnostic test and does not diagnose any medical condition. Our analysis describes the composition of your gut microbiome and its associations with healthy physiology, based on current research.
Understanding your gut is the first step. Knowing what to do about it is the point.
Alba doesn't just give you a list of bacteria. Every result comes with a personalised action plan – specific changes to food, supplements, and habits, built around your microbiome and what the research says actually moves the needle.
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