What’s included
Included
Bacterial composition and relative abundance in the official GutWell sample.
Species richness: Species richness and a diversity index; example counts are not a fixed target inventory. Diversity index: Species richness and a diversity index; example counts are not a fixed target inventory.
Function inferred from bacterial producer-group abundances; not measured metabolites, pathway genes or RNA activity.
- Profile
- Bacterial composition, diversity and inferred functional groups; no separate measured stool chemistry.
- Pathogen screen
- Disease-associated bacteria are reported; a separate pathogen screen is not specified.
Repeat testing
Provider suggests 2–3 months; optional repeat purchase
Results
Report
A complete sample-report page shows microbial measurements and their reference ranges.
- Results
- A bacterial profile with diversity, richness and dietary suggestions.
- Access
- Email
- Download
- PDF report
- Timing
- 4–5 weeks after laboratory receipt, plus transit time.
Getting tested
Collect the sample for your chosen kit at home and return it using AffinityDNA’s instructions.
Preparing for your test
- Before collection
- Follow the supplied morning-stool instructions and keep your usual diet. Recent antibiotics or changed routine can affect results; do not stop prescribed medication for the test.
About AffinityDNA
AffinityDNA sells separate home kits for the gut and mouth. Its gut report describes bacterial composition and dietary patterns; its oral report focuses on selected gum-associated bacteria. Results arrive by email, with customer support for practical questions.
Order the gut or oral kitCollect and return your sampleRead your emailed report
Reviews
What people praise
Helpful explanations and follow-up
UK customers praise clear explanations of their results and prompt email help, including practical assistance when they have trouble accessing or printing their report.
What people complain about
Delays and limited progress updates
Some customers reviewing the UK service describe results arriving later than expected and repeated follow-up emails that bring little clarity about when testing will finish.
Things to know
- Cancel before the kit is issued for a full refund.
After issue, a postage and administration deduction applies; submitted samples are nonrefundable.
- The kit is a direct purchase.
Gut and oral tests are separate purchases; optional follow-up testing is ordered separately.
- Research use requires explicit consent.
AffinityDNA’s privacy policy describes sample and report retention, with legal exceptions.
- Check the ordering route for your location.
Not available to New York residents. The purchaser must be at least 18.
Alternatives
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Jona · Gut Microbiome Test
Adds shotgun DNA profiling and a research-linked Action Plan; AffinityDNA focuses on bacterial composition and dietary patterns.
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Biomesight · Gut Microbiome Test
Also uses 16S bacterial profiling, but emphasizes an interactive dashboard and downloadable FASTQ/CSV data.
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Ombre · Gut Health Test
Pairs a bacterial profile with online food recommendations and optional company probiotics, rather than an emailed report alone.
$229.99FAQs
Are the oral and gut tests the same kind of profile?
No. The gut kit profiles bacterial composition; the oral kit measures a selected set of gum-associated bacteria. Choose the body-site test that answers your question.