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 Rhodotorula testing
- Opportunistic yeast monitoring
- environmental fungal exposure and gut fungal balance tracking
What is Rhodotorula?
Rhodotorula is a genus of pigmented yeasts found in the environment - soil, water, and air - that can occasionally be detected in the gut microbiome. It is an opportunistic pathogen in immunocompromised settings. Detected by shotgun metagenomic sequencing.
Why is Rhodotorula important?
Rhodotorula has been identified as an emerging opportunistic pathogen in immunocompromised individuals. Detection in a healthy microbiome may reflect environmental exposure and transient gut transit. Its significance in healthy adults is an area of ongoing research.
What insights will I get?
Your Rhodotorula result indicates whether this environmental yeast is detectable in your gut. Elevated detection in the context of an overall high fungal burden may be worth reviewing with your care team.





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