Functional Testing

The Complete Microbiome Mapping (CMM) test is a comprehensive gut microbiome stool test designed to assess the health, diversity, and balance of your gut bacteria from a single sample.

This functional gut health test focuses on identifying microbes that may contribute to symptoms, drive inflammation, disrupt microbial balance (dysbiosis), or impact overall gastrointestinal health.

Using PCR technology, this gut microbiome test provides a detailed snapshot of what’s happening in your gut. It assesses:

• Beneficial and commensal bacteria

• Pathogenic bacteria and opportunistic microbes

• Fungi and yeasts

• Viruses

• Parasites and worms

• Key markers of digestion, inflammation, and immune function

This thorough gut health testing helps uncover underlying imbalances that may be contributing to symptoms such as bloating, IBS, fatigue, skin issues, or autoimmune conditions.

From these results, we can create a personalised nutrition and lifestyle plan, alongside practitioner-only supplements where appropriate, to:

• Support gut microbiome balance

• Reduce chronic inflammation

• Improve digestion and absorption

• Restore overall gut function

The goal is to help you improve how you feel - both short and long term - with a targeted, evidence-informed approach.

Individual price: $661.17

The Microbiomix Metagenomic Mapping (MMM) test is an advanced gut microbiome test that uses shotgun metagenomic sequencing to analyse all genetic material within a stool sample.

Unlike targeted stool testing, this method sequences everything present - providing a highly detailed and comprehensive gut microbiome analysis.

This allows for identification of:

• Over 28,000 microbial species

• Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms

• Hard-to-detect or previously unidentified microbes

• Overall gut microbiome diversity and ecosystem function

Because this is a non-targeted, unbiased gut test, it offers a deeper understanding of how your microbiome is functioning as a whole.

In addition to microbial analysis, this advanced gut health test provides insight into key functional markers, including:

• Digestion and nutrient metabolism

• Inflammation and immune activity

• Gut barrier integrity (“leaky gut”)

• Histamine production

• Oxidative stress

• Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) activity

This level of detail helps us better understand how your gut may be influencing symptoms such as chronic inflammation, food sensitivities, fatigue, or complex health conditions.

From here, we can develop a more strategic, personalised gut health plan using nutrition, lifestyle interventions, and practitioner-only supplements to support:

• Microbial diversity

• Gut repair and resilience

• Reduced inflammation

• Long-term symptom improvement

Individual price: $827.54

Included in the 16 Week Gut Inflammation Stabilisation Program

Because of the depth and clinical detail involved, this test is included exclusively within the Gut Inflammation Stabilisation Program. This allows sufficient clinic and consultation time to thoroughly interpret your results and integrate the findings into a personalised strategy that supports your overall health goals.

Additional testing may be recommended when it will help provide a more complete understanding of your health and guide more targeted, personalised recommendations.

I suggest investigations based on your symptoms, health history, and goals, where the results are likely to provide useful insights and meaningfully guide your personalised treatment plan.

Depending on your individual needs, this may include standard pathology testing (such as blood tests arranged through your GP or privately through Grounded Health), Organic Acids Test, DNA testing, or other functional tests that are relevant to your case.