Test Interpretation
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Which are the main insights I will gain from doing a Biomesight test?
While we provide you with the full taxonomy of what is detected in your sample, our interpretation currently focuses on a subset of key bacteria across 3 categories. We are able to show you how your relative abundance compares to what is considered an ideal range based on the recommendations of D... -
Will I be able to get access to newly added sections/interpretations for previous tests results?
Yes, definitely. All results will be updated with any additional sections. We do not charge a subscription fee or distinguish between standard and premium features. Anyone with results loaded on biomesight will benefit from all our sections, regardless of whether the sequencing was performed by b... -
Which output formats do you currently provide?
Other than the interpretation and advanced sections provided on our website, you can also download your raw FASTQ data and CSV taxonomy data containing your relative abundances and organism numbers. We also provide a printer-friendly HTML view that can be saved to a PDF for offline viewing or pr... -
Can my GP help to interpret my results?
While GPs are becoming more knowledgeable about the gut microbiome, the NHS do not currently use gut microbiome tests in the treatment of any conditions. We nevertheless do recommend discussing your results with your GP, especially in the event of very low diversity or substantially high pathogen... -
Who can assist with interpreting test results?
The interpretation sections offered by Biomesight is intended to provide you with an overview of the state of your gut microbiome as well as provide individualized, actionable and evidence-based recommendations. In addition to showing how you fare in terms of your probiotic bacteria, commensals ... -
I see a virus listed in the CSV results export but can't see it on the platform, why is this?
When viewing your results in the CSV download, you will see a virus result like the below: | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family | Genus | Species | numhits | %hits | | Viruses | DNA | Group II | | Micro... -
What does the percentile and distributions relate to?
The distribution tabs allow you to see how your value compares to others in the community. You can see the full range of the community, rather than just the average or midpoint. This allows you to determine how much of an outlier your value is.In this example, the sample value of 39.726 is higher... -
The distribution tabs allow you to see how your value compares to others in the community. You can see the full range of the community, rather than just the avera...
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Why are many elevated neurotransmitter producer levels not flagged as too high?
The reason it is not being flagged as high is because we’ve disabled flagging of higher than our typical range level for producers of these neurotransmitters. There are a few reasons for this: It is not yet known if higher levels of these producers in the gut translate to higher levels in the b...