About NirvanaBiome
NirvanaBiome sells separate home gut and vaginal microbial tests using shotgun DNA sequencing. You can choose standard or expedited processing, then access the report after your sample has been analyzed.
Choose gut or vaginal testingCollect and return the home sampleAccess your microbial report
Offerings
Gut Microbiome Test
Est. $249
one-time
Bacteria, fungi, viruses, protists and functional potential
Self-purchased gut shotgun microbiome kit; standard and expedited processing options.
What’s included in Gut Microbiome Test
Included
Shotgun bacterial identification.
Fungal identification in assay comparison.
Parasites included in the test's target list. Some panels cover single-celled organisms only.
Viral identification in assay comparison.
Reports C. difficile toxin genes.
Alpha-diversity score, species richness and beta-diversity comparison.
Functional pathways and gene-based metabolic potential, not measured concentrations.
Reports antibiotic-resistance genes.
Not included
Results
Report
Explore the provider’s sample microbiome report.
- Results
- A shotgun-sequencing gut microbial profile.
- Timing
- Standard 2–3 weeks after lab receipt; expedited 1–2 weeks costs extra
Collection
Use the stool or vaginal collection materials for the selected kit and follow the return instructions. Processing speed depends on the option purchased.
Reviews
What people complain about
Hard to reach support
The two independent accounts describe difficulty getting a response about an order or returned sample, leaving buyers uncertain about cancellation or the progress of their test.
Stories
Daniel Livingston
A repeat finding gave him a new lead after years of gut problems
Daniel’s NirvanaBiome result repeated a possible microbial finding from an earlier test during years of digestive illness. He pursued treatment for that lead and reported seven months of symptom relief afterward, giving him a useful direction after earlier investigations had not resolved his symptoms.
danlivingston.comA NirvanaBiome customer
Using a microbiome report to plan a follow-up experiment
After a hospitalization and antibiotics, this customer’s NirvanaBiome report showed very low levels of two bacterial groups. They tried probiotics and planned another test to see whether the readings changed, while questioning how to interpret the effects they noticed.
reddit.comThings to know
- Processing speed depends on the option selected.
Standard and expedited processing are separate purchase choices for the same body-site test.
- Check the ordering route for your location.
Confirm the current test and sample-return route for your state before ordering.
Alternatives
Tiny Health · Adult Gut Health Test
Includes a group discussion of the shotgun-profile results, with a private coaching option purchased separately.
$249
Jona · Gut Microbiome Test
Emphasizes research-linked explanations and an Action Plan alongside shotgun DNA results.
$485
Biomesight · Gut Microbiome Test
Emphasizes bacterial profiles, inferred functional ratings and downloadable FASTQ/CSV data; a practitioner session is separate.
$199
Ombre · Gut Health Test
Focuses on bacterial results and food suggestions, with optional company probiotics rather than an included personal review.
$229.99FAQs
Does expedited processing change what is tested?
The listed options change processing speed for the selected gut or vaginal test. Choose the body-site kit for the report you want.
Is the vaginal kit the same as the gut kit?
No. They use different body-site samples and produce the corresponding microbial profile.