Frequently Asked Questions
Clear, plain-language answers about microbiome testing, reports, sequencing, and how VAMS BIOME works.
Have a question? Start here. These answers cover the essentials of microbiome testing — what it is, how to choose, what your report means, and how we handle your data.
New to microbiome testing? Start here.
Microbiome testing reads the community of microbes in a sample (such as gut, vaginal, oral, or skin) using DNA sequencing, and turns it into an easy-to-read, educational profile. It is wellness-oriented and non-diagnostic. Not sure which test fits your goals? Take the quiz for a guided suggestion, or start with the ecosystem most relevant to you.
What reports describe, the difference between report families, and how to read confidence.
Sequencing methods, limitations, and our educational, non-diagnostic scope.