GutX™ — gut microbiome test
Stool sample, collected at home. Gut microbial composition, diversity and functional-potential context where supported.
Gut microbiome testMicrobiome testing in India
At-home microbiome test — gut, oral, skin and vaginal ecosystems
A microbiome test reads the microbial community in one body ecosystem from a sample you collect at home. VAMS BIOME is designed around four ecosystems, with sequencing-derived reports, VAMS ATLAS™ interpretation and visible confidence indicators — so you can see what was measured, and how sure the method is.
- Gut, oral, skin and vaginal ecosystems
- At-home sample collection
- Sequencing method stated on every report
- Package-first configuration
- Confidence indicators on every output
- Educational microbiome interpretation
VAMS BIOME reports are designed for educational microbiome interpretation, wellness context, and longitudinal awareness. They are not a substitute for personal medical care.
GutX™ 
VagiX™ 
OralX™ 
SkinX™ ATLAS™
- Four ecosystems Gut, vaginal, oral and skin — each on its own terms.
- At-home collection Collect at home; return for laboratory sequencing.
- One framework Every test is read through the shared ATLAS™ layer.
- Clear digital report Educational, method-bounded interpretation.
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What is a microbiome test?
A microbiome test uses a sample from a specific body ecosystem to profile the microbial community living there: which microbial groups are present, in what relative proportions, and how diverse the community is. The sample is sequenced, the sequencing data is processed through a bioinformatics pipeline, and the result is organised into a structured report rather than raw data. VAMS BIOME is designed around four ecosystems — gut, oral, skin and vaginal — each with its own sample type, reference context and reporting structure. Microbiome testing describes an ecosystem; it does not diagnose a condition.
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Which ecosystem do you want to test?
Each VAMS BIOME test focuses on one microbial ecosystem and one sample type. Start with the ecosystem behind your question, then choose a package-first pathway on the product page. Bundles combine ecosystems when cross-site context is useful.
OralX™ — oral microbiome test
At-home oral sample. Oral microbial composition and diversity, with oral–gut context when both are tested. Not a dental examination.
Oral microbiome testSkinX™ — skin microbiome test
At-home skin swab. Skin microbial composition and diversity, described within the limits of a low-biomass sample.
Skin microbiome testVagiX™ — vaginal microbiome test
Privacy-first, self-collected swab. Vaginal microbial composition and diversity context — educational information only for now.
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What a microbiome test can show — and what it cannot
Depending on the ecosystem, the sequencing method and the report package, a microbiome test can summarise microbial composition, diversity and richness, the relative abundance of major microbial groups, ecosystem-specific features, and — where the method supports it — functional potential or activity context. Repeat tests can be compared over time when the same reporting structure is used.
- It can describe which microbial groups are present and in what proportions.
- It can place your sample in the context of a described reference cohort — an association, not a clinical reference interval.
- It cannot diagnose a condition, identify the cause of a symptom, or replace care from a qualified professional.
- It cannot guarantee a health outcome or turn a microbial pattern into a treatment decision.
- Research describes many associations between microbial patterns and health; an association is not a cause.
Microbiome reports describe microbial patterns and interpretation context. They do not replace personal medical care.
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How at-home microbiome testing works
The journey is designed around home collection rather than a lab visit: you collect the appropriate sample at home using the supplied kit, register it with its unique code, and securely return it for processing. Sequencing measures microbial composition and other supported features, and the report appears in your secure dashboard. Laboratory arrangements are confirmed for each implementation. VAMS BIOME is not open for orders yet and does not publish a turnaround time yet.
- Choose — the ecosystem and interpretation package that fit your question.
- Collect — at home, following the kit instructions for your sample type.
- Register — link the kit code to your secure account.
- Return — securely return the sample for processing.
- Report — read your results in the dashboard; retest later to compare.
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How VAMS BIOME keeps the choices clear
VAMS BIOME separates each decision so a scientifically layered test stays easy to choose. The package controls interpretation depth. The sequencing depth controls biological resolution and is adjusted in the configurator.
- Product / test — the sampled ecosystem (gut, oral, skin or vaginal)
- Package — Essential Profile, ATLAS Core or ATLAS Plus: how much interpretation your report includes
- Sequencing depth — the biological resolution of the data: 16S Foundation™ and WGS Advanced™, with MetaT Functional™ a planned layer; availability differs by ecosystem and is confirmed per implementation
- Foundation Pack — the included ATLAS™ interpretation layer for that ecosystem
- Insight Packs — optional thematic interpretation modules
- Scores and Panels — report outputs, not standalone products
The package is the main choice. Sequencing depth is a separate method choice — the two are never conflated.
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16S, WGS or MetaT: three methods, three different questions
Sequencing depth changes what type of microbial information can be generated from a sample. The methods are not a ladder from basic to best — each answers a different question.
16S Foundation™
Reads the 16S rRNA marker gene. A cost-efficient baseline for bacterial composition and diversity, typically at genus level. Asks: who is there?
WGS Advanced™
Shotgun metagenomics reads all the DNA in the sample. Broader taxonomic resolution — species where coverage permits — and functional potential; scoped for professional and research work. Asks: what could they do?
MetaT Functional™
Metatranscriptomics reads RNA: expression and activity context at the sampled timepoint. A planned layer in the VAMS BIOME architecture, not yet available. Asks: what are they doing now?
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What the report provides
Every report includes the Microbiome Profiling Report. Packages add VAMS ATLAS™ interpretation: Foundation Packs provide the core ecosystem interpretation, Scores summarise focused microbial patterns, Panels group related scores into biological domains, and Insight Packs add deeper thematic interpretation where compatible. A confidence indicator travels with every score and panel — and where the data cannot support an output, it is withheld rather than guessed.
- Composition and diversity views
- Reference-cohort context, stated as association
- ATLAS™ Scores, Panels and Insight Packs
- Confidence indicators on every output
- Method notes and sample-specific limitations
- Longitudinal tracking on pinned pipeline versions
Further reading
Sample report previews use illustrative data. Scores and Panels are report outputs, not standalone products.
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Before choosing a test
Two things are worth understanding before choosing a microbiome test: what drives the cost, and how the four VAMS BIOME tests differ from one another.
What determines the cost?
The sample type, the sequencing method and the interpretation package. VAMS BIOME is not open for orders yet and has not published prices; the packages page explains what each package includes.
See the packagesCompare the four tests
Sample type, sequencing methods, Foundation Packs and report scope, side by side.
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At-home collection, built in India
VAMS BIOME is built in India. The journey is designed around collecting the sample at home and returning it securely for processing, so it does not depend on a collection centre in your city. VAMS BIOME is not open for orders yet — request launch access if you would like to hear when that changes.
FAQ
Microbiome testing — frequently asked questions
What is a microbiome test?
A microbiome test uses a sample from a body ecosystem — gut, oral, skin or vaginal — to summarise microbial composition and related sequencing-derived features. The report may include diversity context, key microbial patterns, method notes and ATLAS™ interpretation layers depending on the selected package and sequencing depth.
What does a microbiome test show?
It describes the microbial community in your sample: which groups are present, in what proportions, and how diverse the community is, with method notes and sample-specific limitations. VAMS BIOME packages add ATLAS™ interpretation — Scores, Panels and Insight Packs — with a confidence indicator on every output. A microbiome test describes; it does not diagnose.
Which microbiome test should I take first?
Start with the ecosystem behind your question: GutX™ for the gut, OralX™ for the mouth, SkinX™ for the skin. Bundles such as the Oral–Gut Axis combine ecosystems when cross-site context is useful. If you are unsure, the two-minute quiz suggests a starting point.
Is this an at-home test, or do I need to visit a lab?
The journey is designed as an at-home test: you collect the appropriate sample yourself using the supplied kit and its instructions, register it, and securely return it for processing. No collection-centre visit is part of the journey. Laboratory arrangements are confirmed for each implementation.
How long does a microbiome test take?
VAMS BIOME does not publish a turnaround time yet. Timing depends on the sequencing method and on laboratory processing.
What does a microbiome test cost in India?
The cost of any microbiome test depends on the sample type, the sequencing method and how much interpretation the report includes. VAMS BIOME is not open for orders yet and has not published prices; the packages page explains what Essential Profile, ATLAS Core and ATLAS Plus each include.
Is package level the same as sequencing depth?
No. Package level controls interpretation depth — how much of the report you receive. Sequencing depth controls biological resolution — what type of microbial data can be generated. VAMS BIOME keeps these choices separate so the method details are never hidden behind the package name.
Are microbiome tests accurate?
A sequencing-based profile describes the sample that was collected, within the resolution of the chosen method. Results can vary between days, between methods and between providers because of sampling, sequencing depth, reference databases and cohort choices. VAMS BIOME reports state the method behind each output and attach a confidence indicator, and withhold outputs the data cannot support.
Is a microbiome test a medical service?
No. VAMS BIOME reports are designed for educational microbiome interpretation, wellness context, and longitudinal awareness. They are not medical tests and are not a substitute for personal medical care.
Find your microbiome testing pathway
Compare the four tests, explore the sample report, or use the quiz to choose a starting point.