Find the right starting point
Compare ecosystems, sequencing depths and report levels side by side — so the choice is clear, not confusing.
The right route depends on your goals and sample compatibility, not on one option being universally 'better'. We lay out the real trade-offs.
Compare the four ecosystem tests
A side-by-side view of what each VAMS BIOME test samples, how it is sequenced, and where it fits. Educational, non-diagnostic.
Use this table to see how the four tests differ by body site, sample workflow and the sequencing depths each supports. Final availability and pricing are confirmed during configuration.
Availability and pricing are confirmed at configuration; no option is universally 'better'.
Start with the body site, then choose the depth.
The most useful starting point is the ecosystem you want to explore first.
Understand the ecosystem coverage in Compare Tests at a glance, with sample type clear before any deeper comparison.
Understand the ecosystem coverage in Compare Tests at a glance, with sample type clear before any deeper comparison.
Different ecosystems use different sample workflows.
Compare Tests separates physical collection from digital reporting, so you know exactly what you collect at home and what arrives as a report.
Compare Tests separates physical collection from digital reporting, so you know exactly what you collect at home and what arrives as a report.
- ✓ GutX™: stool sample
- ✓ VagiX™: self-collected vaginal swab
- ✓ OralX™: saliva or oral sample workflow where supported
- ✓ SkinX™: skin swab
Sequencing determines data depth, not the final report structure.
Compare 16S Foundation™, WGS Advanced™ and MetaT Functional™ before selecting an interpretation level.
16S Foundation™
Foundational composition and diversity.
WGS Advanced™
Species-level and functional pathway context where available.
MetaT Functional™
RNA-derived microbial activity context where supported.
Report level determines interpretation depth.
Compare Profiling, ATLAS Intelligence and Professional Intelligence across products.
What Compare Tests can report depends on the product, sample workflow and sequencing tier you choose; compatibility is shown clearly so expectations stay accurate.
Illustrative preview only — your report reflects your own sample.
ATLAS™ modules vary by product and tier.
ATLAS™ adds an interpretation layer to Compare Tests, shown where compatible with your selected product, sequencing tier and report level.
- ✓ Scores
- ✓ Scientific Panels
- ✓ Confidence indicators
- ✓ Reference cohort context
- ✓ Longitudinal tracking
- ✓ Optional Insight Packs
Sequencing-derived and educational — not diagnostic.
Which test should you start with?
Start with the ecosystem that best matches the microbial context you want to understand first.
- ✓ Choose GutX™ for gut ecosystem composition, diversity and functional context
- ✓ Choose VagiX™ for vaginal microbial community context
- ✓ Choose OralX™ for oral microbial composition and oral–gut context
- ✓ Choose SkinX™ for skin ecosystem and barrier-associated context
- ✓ Use the quiz when more than one ecosystem feels relevant
Comparison without overclaiming.
Trust in Compare Tests comes from precise language — clear scope, visible confidence cues, and no diagnostic or treatment claims.
It should not imply that one product is universally better. The right route depends on user goals, sample compatibility and desired report depth.
For educational microbiome interpretation. Consult a qualified professional for personal medical questions.
Common questions about comparing tests
Clear answers for product differences, sequencing compatibility, report levels and ATLAS™ add-ons.
How do the tests differ?
Each test covers a different ecosystem (gut, vaginal, oral or skin) and uses the sample type appropriate to that site; sequencing depth and report options are shared where compatible.
Which sequencing tier should I compare?
16S Foundation™ gives baseline composition and diversity; WGS Advanced™ adds broader taxonomic and functional-potential context; MetaT Functional™ adds expression context where compatible.
Can I read more than one ecosystem together?
Yes — bundles combine related tests into one connected report with cross-ecosystem views where compatible.
Do the tests provide medical advice?
No. All outputs are educational microbiome interpretation and are not a substitute for professional guidance.
Can I compare results over time?
Yes, repeat testing supports longitudinal comparison when the same reporting structure is available.
Ready to choose your route?
Open the product that matches your starting ecosystem, or use the quiz for guided routing.
Compare what each test measures and resolves, then configure — or let the quiz route you.
- ✓ Configure test
- ✓ Take quiz
- ✓ Browse all tests