Gut Microbiome Shotgun Sequencing Home Test Kit
Stop guessing what your gut is doing and get a clear, data-led view you can act on.
Gut Microbiome Shotgun Sequencing Home Test Kit
Stop guessing what your gut is doing and get a clear, data-led view you can act on.
£299.00
Includes FREE delivery!
Bloating that comes and goes, unpredictable bowel habits, or foods that suddenly do not agree with you can leave you guessing. Even when you are doing the “right things”, it is hard to know what is actually happening inside your gut.
This test uses shotgun sequencing to map your gut microbiome in detail. It identifies a wide range of microorganisms including bacteria, yeast, viruses, and fungi, then interprets their genetic material to help you understand what they may be doing.
You get a clearer, data-led view of your gut ecosystem so next steps can be based on evidence rather than trial and error. If you want objective insight you can act on, this test is a practical place to start.
How would you like to take your test?
How would you like to take your test?
What the Gut Microbiome Shotgun Sequencing test is for
The Vitall Shotgun Sequencing Microbiome Analysis is a comprehensive diagnostic tool that delves deep into your microbiome to identify a vast array of microorganisms, including bacteria, yeast, viruses, and fungi. This test doesn't just list these entities; it goes further to interpret their genetic material to provide insights into their functions and their impact on your health.
- Personalised Health Insights: With data on the specific types and functions of microbes in your gut, tailored health recommendations can be made to enhance your wellbeing.
- Disease Risk Assessment: Potential to detect precursors or risks related to conditions such as diabetes, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and obesity.
This analysis is an invaluable tool for anyone looking to deeply understand their microbiome and its extensive role in health and disease. Whether you are a health enthusiast, a patient in a clinical trial, or a researcher, this test provides the detailed data you need to make informed health decisions or advance scientific understanding.
Small changes,
informed by
real data,
compound fast
Find out where to start...
What's included in your test?
Your test kit will contain the following sample types which the laboratory will use to test your sample:
The following sample guidance is required for this test, please follow carefully:
- If you’re menstruating, avoid collecting your sample during your period, as this can affect results. Wait a few days after your period has finished before taking the sample for the most accurate result.
Get tested fast with a home test kit, using a stool sample sample. Collect easily with no needles, with free priority postage to an accredited laboratory.
This Gut Microbiome Shotgun Sequencing test measures the following biomarkers to stop guessing what your gut is doing and get a clear, data-led view you can act on..
Specialist Tests
Need more details?
Learn how the self collection process works, what's in the kit, and your options for clinic and home nurses visits.
How this works ›Why take the Gut Microbiome Shotgun Sequencing test?
The Vitall shotgun sequencing test is suitable for all people wishing to achieve:
- Targeted Health Improvements: By understanding the specific makeup of your gut microbiome, interventions can be more targeted, from diet adjustments to probiotic recommendations, aimed at cultivating a beneficial microbial environment.
- Early Detection: Helps in the early detection of imbalances that could lead to health issues, allowing for timely interventions.
- Comprehensive Health Overview: Offers a holistic view of your gut health, which is crucial for maintaining overall health and wellbeing.
Ideal for individuals interested in a detailed health audit through the lens of their gut microbiome.
- Are at risk or have suffered from bowel disorders
- Are overweight or obese (have a high BMI)
- Have Chrohn's disease (which can lead to malnutrition)
- Have diabetes, or impaired glucose tolerance
- Have had gastrointestinal disease (e.g. IBS)
- Have persistent or intermittent gut symptoms such as bloating, unpredictable bowel habits, or food intolerances/sensitivities
- Want a detailed gut microbiome health audit with personalised diet/probiotic guidance
- Want early detection of gut microbiome imbalances (dysbiosis) to guide timely interventions
- Want to understand & improve your general health
Order your Gut Microbiome Shotgun Sequencing test and get the insights you need to feel your best.
Expert Analysis In An Accredited Laboratory
Once your sample reaches the UKAS-accredited lab, the magic begins. But this isn't simple science – we insist on state-of-the-art automated technology to ensure your results are processed with unmatched accuracy and efficiency.
- UKCA marked test kits for full regulatory compliance.
- IVDD certified diagnostics for total quality reassurance.
- Medically led UKAS accredited laboratory testing for accurate results.
Dr. Kate Bishop
Chief Scientific Officer
"All testing is conducted by healthcare professionals in a medically-led laboratory. Accredited lab testing is the best way to be confident that your test results are accurate. Get tested now for complete reassurance."
Delivery and results
The Gut Microbiome Shotgun Sequencing test offers a Stool sample home test kit, for sample collection. Kits are posted to your home free of charge.
Easily sampling from home or at a clinic offers you the most convenient and stress-free way to get tested. Your test also includes free 24 hour tracked sample return to the laboratory.
1. Order Your Test
2. Post Your Samples
3. Get Your Results
Shotgun Sequencing Analysis A comprehensive microbiome analysis identifying a wide array of microorganisms, including bacteria, yeast, viruses, and fungi.
Functional Interpretation We go beyond listing microbes by analysing their genetic material to provide insight into their functions and potential impact on your health.
Targeted Health Improvements Understand the specific makeup of your gut microbiome so diet, lifestyle, and probiotic strategies can be more precisely tailored.
Early Detection & Risk Signals Helps identify imbalances and potential precursors linked to conditions such as diabetes, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and obesity.
What happens after your results?
We Explain your lab report by adding clarity and context, helping you understand your results.
Advanced AI summarises key findings, highlights patterns across markers, and explains what results like these are commonly associated with.
Testing shows where you are today. Prevent helps you focus on where you want to be.
Using your test results, metrics and symptoms, you can gain further insights to achieve your health goals.
Connect with expert medical partners focused on helping you achieve better health.
We are highly selective over who we choose to work with, so you can be confident you are in good hands.
What people say about this test
Jess
Mark
Aisha
Frequently Asked Questions
Home test kits contain full instructions and everything you need to safely collect and return your sample. Please see the following details relating to this test below:
- If you’re menstruating, avoid collecting your sample during your period, as this can affect results. Wait a few days after your period has finished before taking the sample for the most accurate result.
We also have a guide on how to collect a high quality sample which you may find useful.
The Vitall test is available online for just £299.00. Your home test kit will be dispatched by free first class post for delivery to your door.
When you checkout to buy your Gut Microbiome Shotgun Sequencing test online we also offer additional options, including:
- Visit the Patient Reception in central London for just £35. Your Gut Microbiome Shotgun Sequencing test sample can be collected by a qualified nurse for immediate analysis.
- Have a nurse visit you to collect the sample for your Gut Microbiome Shotgun Sequencing test, this is nationwide for just £79.
Whichever option you choose at checkout, buying the best Gut Microbiome Shotgun Sequencing test online in the UK with Vitall ensures high quality results from an accredited laboratory.
Take control of your health today with one of Vitall’s home blood tests.
Articles About Gut Microbiome Shotgun Sequencing Testing
View all articles ›Nutritional Synergy: How to Hack Your Meals Like a Pro
The Top Fermented Foods to Easily Slip into Your Diet
Could Your 'Healthy' Diet Actually Be Hurting You?
Why You Shouldn't Skip Your Morning Poop (And What It Says About You)
Polyphenols: The One Nutrient You're Probably Not Getting Enough Of!
Gut Health & Diet: A Comprehensive Guide to Optimising Your Wellbeing
Content medically reviewed by
Dr. Shahzaib Ahmad MBBS, BSc, MRCP, FRCA, FFICM
Clinical Advisor|GMC 7495062|Personal Profile
£299.00
All Testing Is Conducted In UKAS Accredited Laboratories.
© 2026 Healthy Human Labs LTD, 71 - 75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ.
