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 Enterobacteriaceae testing
- Gram-negative bacterial family tracking
- gut dysbiosis and microbiome balance assessment
What is Enterobacteriaceae?
Enterobacteriaceae is a large family of gram-negative bacteria that includes both commensal and pathogenic members. Some Enterobacteriaceae are normal gut residents at low levels; elevated family-wide abundance may signal dysbiosis or overgrowth of potentially problematic members. Detected by shotgun sequencing.
Why is Enterobacteriaceae important?
Elevated Enterobacteriaceae as a family is frequently noted in microbiome research as a marker of gut dysbiosis. This family includes E. coli, Klebsiella, Salmonella, and other clinically relevant genera. High family abundance alongside reduced diversity may suggest an imbalanced microbiome ecosystem.
What insights will I get?
Your Enterobacteriaceae level provides a broad-family view of gram-negative bacterial presence. For elevated results, review specific member species (such as E. coli or Klebsiella) detected in your report for a more complete picture.
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