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Microbiome Test

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At-home lab tests

In addition to at-home self-tests, The Tester also offers lab tests that you can easily collect at home and send to one of our partner laboratories. These at-home lab tests are CE-certified, ensuring high safety and accuracy.

Our range currently includes rapid tests with laboratory analysis, for example for a microbiome analysis or DNA determination, complemented by a selection of practical self-tests.

Which at-home lab tests are available?

Just like regular self-tests, there are various types of lab tests you can perform at home and then send to a professional laboratory. In general, these lab tests can be divided into several categories:

  • Blood tests: Often used to determine blood values, vitamin and mineral levels, allergies, or blood groups.
  • Urine and stool tests: Used to analyze the microbiome, kidney function, gut health, or to detect infections.
  • Saliva tests: Informative for DNA analyses, hormone tests, or genetic predispositions.
  • Swab tests: Throat, nasal, or vaginal swabs to investigate infections.

All tests are delivered to your home as a test kit with instructions and can then be carried out comfortably. The sample is then sent by post to an accredited laboratory, which performs the analysis and provides a report available as an online document.

Lab test vs. self-test

Both self-tests and lab tests have their own advantages and disadvantages, but both are ideal for a convenient health check at home. The table below lists all features and the pros and cons of The Testerโ€™s lab tests and self-tests.

Lab tests Self-test
  • Professional analysis by medically trained staff
  • More accurate, quantitative results with certificate
  • Results available online within a few days
  • Higher cost
  • Suitable for diagnostics with medical guidance
  • Easy to perform at home
  • Immediate result afterwards
  • Higher risk of incorrect execution
  • Perfect for regular self-checks or first symptoms
  • Little effort required
  • Cost-efficient

How a lab test works

The Testerโ€™s lab test kits always include detailed instructions with all the important steps for collection and shipping. If you have any questions or concerns, you can also contact our customer service, who will be happy to help.

Depending on the type, our lab tests generally proceed as follows:

  1. Order: Choose and order the desired test kit in the shop
  2. Sample collection: According to the instructions in the kit, e.g., stool, saliva, swab, or blood
  3. Shipping to the lab: Send the sample as instructed in the kit to the specified laboratory
  4. Laboratory analysis: Performed in an ISO-accredited laboratory
  5. Result & report: You receive the result digitally and can then discuss it with a doctor to determine next steps

Frequently asked questions about lab tests

Which sample types are used for at-home lab tests?

For at-home lab tests, different types of samples can be used, such as saliva, swab, stool, or urineโ€”depending on the specific test.

How long does it take to receive my result?

Depending on the test, results may take between 2 working days and, for more complex analyses, up to about 2 weeks.

How are my data and samples protected at the laboratory?

Data and samples are sent in discreet packaging without contents listed and are handled with the highest data security at the laboratory. The result can be accessed via a secure platform, ensuring data protection at every step.