Oral Microbiome Profile
US BioTek
Sample type: Saliva
Requires fasting: No
At home test
Details
This test uses US BioTek's advanced quantitative PCR technology to analyze the oral microbiome, crucial for understanding and managing both local dental issues and systemic health conditions. This testing offers vital insights for improving oral health through targeted dietary and lifestyle changes.
- Lactobacillus spp.
- Candida spp.
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Enterococcus faecalis
- Streptococcus salivarius
- Candida albicans
- Acinetobacter spp.
- Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans
- Campylobacter rectus
- Capnocytophaga gingivalis
- Fusobacterium nucleatum
- Haemophilus spp.
- Parvimonas micra
- Peptostreptococcus anaerobius
- pH, Saliva
- Porphyromonas gingivalis
- Prevotella intermedia
- Streptococcus mutans
- Tannerella forsythia
- Treponema denticola
Estimated days for results: Results should arrive 21 business days after the lab receives samples.
21 business days
Before You Start
- Please read the provided test collection instructions carefully.
14 Days Before Collection
- Avoid the following medications:
- Antibiotics
- Antifungals
- DO NOT discontinue any prescription medications without consulting with your healthcare provider.
7 Days Before Collection
- Avoid the following medications:
- Anti-inflammatories
- Probiotics
- Botanical antimicrobials
- Botanical antifungals
- DO NOT discontinue any prescription medications without consulting with your healthcare provider.
24 Hours Before Collection
- Avoid the following activities:
- Oral sex
- Using antimicrobial mouthwash
Day of Collection
- DO NOT use fixing cream on dental prostheses.
- Avoid the following activities for 30 minutes before collection.
- Eating anything
- Drinking anything
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
