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 Microsporum testing
- Dermatophyte fungal genus monitoring
- skin fungal microbiome and gut crossover tracking
What is Microsporum?
Microsporum is a genus of dermatophyte fungi primarily associated with skin, hair, and nail infections. Its detection in gut microbiome stool analysis may reflect swallowing of surface fungi or cross-contamination during sample collection. Detected by shotgun metagenomic sequencing.
Why is Microsporum important?
Microsporum is not typically a primary gut resident. Its detection in stool may reflect surface fungal exposure or microbiome crossover rather than gut colonization per se. Context and symptom review are important for interpreting this finding.
What insights will I get?
Your Microsporum detection should be interpreted alongside your overall fungal profile and any dermatological symptoms. Low-level detection in the absence of symptoms may be incidental.
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