Advanced Oral Microbiome
SKU : K210-094
Gain deeper insight into your oral and overall health from the comfort of your home
Application Type : Swab
Previtro Category : General Health
Number of Applications
1 tests per pack
£323.00
Usually despatched within 5 days
Description
Gain deeper insight into your oral and overall health from the comfort of your home with our at-home Oral Microbiome saliva test, analysed by a trusted London-based laboratory specialising in advanced health screening.
This next-generation saliva test uses advanced sequencing technology to analyse the microorganisms present in your mouth, helping you better understand oral health, microbial balance, and potential links to wider wellbeing.
What Is an Oral Microbiome Test?
An oral microbiome test analyses the genetic material of microorganisms found in your saliva, including bacteria and other microbes that naturally live in the mouth. Using high-resolution shotgun metagenomic sequencing, this test provides a detailed and comprehensive profile of your oral microbiome.
The analysis can identify hundreds of different microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and archaea. It places particular focus on a defined group of oral microbes commonly associated with gum disease and broader health considerations, while also assessing the balance between beneficial and potentially harmful organisms.
The test uses a saliva sample collected at home using a simple, non-invasive collection kit and is analysed by specialist laboratory professionals.
Why Understanding Your Oral Microbiome Matters
The oral microbiome plays an important role in dental, gum, and overall health. Understanding its composition may help you:
• Gain insight into oral and gum health balance
• Understand the presence and relative levels of key oral microbes
• Explore microbial balance and diversity within the mouth
• Support informed discussions around oral health and general wellbeing. This information can be useful when discussing oral or systemic health with a healthcare professional.
How the Process Works
Test Kit Delivered to You
Your at-home test kit is discreetly delivered to your door and includes everything needed to collect your saliva sample easily and hygienically.
Collect Your Sample
Using the clear, step-by-step instructions provided, you collect a saliva sample using the enclosed collection tube.
Send It Back to the Lab
Once collected, you return your sample using the secure, prepaid packaging provided. The sample is sent directly to Salient Bio in London for analysis.
Laboratory Analysis & Results
Salient Bio’s specialist laboratory team uses advanced sequencing techniques to analyse your saliva sample and assess your oral microbiome profile.
Comprehensive Results Report
Your results are presented, usually within 15 business days, in a detailed yet easy-to-understand report, offering insight into microbial diversity, balance, and key findings related to oral health.
Secure & Confidential
Your privacy is our priority. From ordering your kit to receiving your results, all data and samples are handled securely and confidentially in line with strict data protection and laboratory standards.
Important Information
We act as an intermediary facilitating access to laboratory testing services. The results provided are for informational purposes only and are not a medical diagnosis. You are responsible for sharing your test results with your GP or healthcare professional, who can provide personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment based on your individual health circumstances.