Stool Test Options: Your Guide to At-Home and Lab Testing

Explore stool test options – at-home kits and lab testing. Whether you want a quick at-home screen or a lab-verified deep dive, understanding the different stool test options helps you pick the right path for your health. At-home kits offer convenience: collect a sample in your own bathroom, mail it back, and receive results online in days. Lab testing may provide broader panels and more standardized processing, sometimes with clinician support. Our guide compares accuracy, convenience, and cost across these options so you can choose the test that best fits your health goals. InnerBuddies powers many consumer and partner tests through its white-label Gut Health Operating System, and all B2B options are available directly to consumers as well. To see a core microbiome test in action, visit the InnerBuddies microbiome test page. When evaluating stool test options, you’ll find that InnerBuddies adds depth beyond basic results. The Gut Microbiome Health Index provides a 0–100 score reflecting overall gut health, based on an exclusive IP deal with EAFIT University in Colombia. Bacteria abundances cover a top 40 panel, with comparisons to a healthy cohort so you can see where you stand. Bacteria functions are categorized and labeled as positive or negative, helping you understand the metabolic implications of your microbiome. Target Group analysis dives into how your microbiome scores on functional pathways relevant for Healthy Aging, Endurance Sport, Power Sport, Skin & Hair Health, and more. Personalization continues with nutrition advice drawn from 3-day food diaries matched to your stool data, plus tailored probiotic and prebiotic recommendations. Learn more about these capabilities on the product page and explore partner options at our B2B page: InnerBuddies microbiome test and B2B partner. Choosing between at-home stool test options and lab testing also comes down to cost and ongoing support. At-home kits are often more affordable upfront and ideal for regular monitoring, while lab-based panels can offer greater depth and clinician-guided interpretation when you need it. InnerBuddies’ modular platform is designed to fit both consumer and partner programs, delivering flexible testing, interpretation, and action. If you’re seeking ongoing guidance, consider the InnerBuddies gut health membership, and explore direct consumer options like the gut health membership and the microbiome test. For businesses looking to scale, visit our B2B page to learn about becoming a partner.