Gut microbiome testing in San Diego
An at-home stool test (BiomeFx™) that uses whole-genome sequencing to map your gut microbiome, so your doctor can build a nutrition and lifestyle plan around what is really happening in your gut.
What this test measures
- 14 keystone species and more than 29 potential pathogens
- Bacteria, yeasts, fungi and other microbes
- Dysbiosis ratios
- Metabolites that are over- or under-produced
Who it can help
- Bloating, gas, irregularity or IBS-type symptoms
- Skin, mood or immune concerns that may connect to the gut
- You want to support digestion and immunity with data
From first visit to a plan you can follow
- Integrative PhysicalYour doctor reviews your history and goals and decides whether this test, or a different one, will answer your questions.
- At-home stool kitWe give you the kit; you collect a small sample at home and send it to the lab.
- Results and your planYour doctor walks you through every result in a lab interpretation session and builds it into your personal Holistic Health Plan, with check-ins to track progress.
Before you test
- Microbiome science is evolving; results are interpreted by your provider
- Complements, not replaces, standard GI diagnostics
- Often repeated every nine to twelve months
FAQs
Is the test done at home?
Yes. You collect the sample at home with the kit we provide.
Do I need to be a member?
No. You can always book à la carte. Membership unlocks preferred pricing, member-only offers and events, and other perks.
Can I use my HSA, FSA or LSA?
Yes. HSA, FSA and LSA dollars are welcome for eligible care. Saffron & Sage is direct pay and does not bill insurance.
Find out what is really going on, then get a plan for it.
Testing is ordered by our licensed medical team after your Integrative Physical. A detailed overview of testing and pricing is given at your consultation.
This page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Testing is ordered when clinically appropriate. Medical services are provided by Kasawa Medical APC, dba Saffron & Sage MD.