Method: Shotgun metagenomic sequencing (CLIA 21D2062464); not cleared or approved by the FDA. Results reflect relative microbial abundance for wellness education purposes. Not intended to diagnose or treat disease and not a substitute for clinical consultation. Microbial associations are based on emerging scientific research and may change over time.
A derived biomarker is a value that is calculated from other directly measured biomarkers rather than being measured directly in the lab.
Key benefits of Cryptococcus testing
- Potential fungal overgrowth monitoring
- immune challenge and opportunistic infection detection
What is Cryptococcus?
Cryptococcus is a genus of encapsulated yeasts - primarily C. neoformans and C. gattii - that can cause serious opportunistic infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. Gut detection via stool metagenomics may reflect environmental acquisition or colonization. Detected by shotgun sequencing.
Why is Cryptococcus important?
Cryptococcus can cause severe meningitis and pneumonia in immunocompromised individuals. Gut colonization may precede disseminated infection in susceptible hosts. Detection in a routine microbiome screen is an atypical finding that warrants attention.
What insights will I get?
Detection of Cryptococcus in your gut microbiome result warrants discussion with your care team, particularly regarding immune status and overall fungal burden in your microbiome.





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