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 Streptococcus testing
- Streptococcal presence monitoring in the gut
- dysbiosis marker assessment
What is Streptococcus?
Streptococcus is a diverse genus that includes both commensal and pathogenic species. In gut microbiome profiling, elevated Streptococcus at the genus level may signal microbiome imbalance or presence of clinically relevant species. Detected by shotgun metagenomic sequencing.
Why is Streptococcus important?
While some Streptococcus species are benign or beneficial (like S. thermophilus), elevated total Streptococcus in the gut may reflect dysbiosis or overgrowth of less beneficial species. Genus-level tracking provides an overall signal requiring species-level follow-up for clinical interpretation.
What insights will I get?
Your Streptococcus level may indicate whether this genus is present at normal or elevated levels in your gut. Elevated levels alongside other disruptive signals may be worth reviewing with your care team.
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