Common Questions About Atlas DNA Test Report And Microbiome Kit

Curious about getting an Atlas DNA or Microbiome Test? We answer your top questions on everything from price to vitamin status and athletic performance.

Table to contents

• 1. What is the difference between a DNA and microbiome test?
• 1. How do I take the Atlas DNA Test?
• 2. How do I take the Atlas Microbiome Test?
• 4. When am I going to get the results?
• 5. What does the Atlas Microbiome Test say about vitamin deficiencies?
• 6. Will a microbiome test help my digestive problems?
• 7. I recently changed my diet, should I test now or wait?
• 8. Can I buy an Atlas Test kits for my kids?
• 9. Can the DNA test reveal athletic predispositions in kids?
• 10. Is my data safe with Atlas Biomed?
• 11. Do you deliver to my country?

What is the difference between the Atlas DNA and Microbiome Test?

The Atlas DNA Test looks at your body’s genetic makeup using a saliva sample. Get this DNA test report if you want to discover your unique genetic traits, health risks, hereditary disease status, predisposition to vitamin and nutrient levels, and your genetic ancestry. Your DNA won’t change, so you only need to take this test once.

The Atlas Microbiome Test looks at the bacteria in your gut using a stool sample. You can discover traits related to disease protection, vitamin production, butyrate levels, and bacterial diversity. You’ll also get personalised food recommendations to enhance your microbiome every week.

☝️TIP☝️These two tests compliment each other. Take both of them and you’ll unlock 400+ health insights and personalised recommendations to stay healthy..

What does a DNA test look like?

How do I take the Atlas DNA Test?

This part is pretty simple, as long as you follow the instructions. Once the kit is delivered to your doorstep by our courier, you can keep it up to 12 months. Inside, you’ll find instructions, a sample collection tube, and a bag. The box has a prepaid postage label for you to send it back.

How to get your DNA test report

Step 1: Create a personal account on the Atlas website to register the barcode (on the side of your sample collection tube). Otherwise, we will not be able to upload your results.

Step 2: Do not eat, drink, smoke, or kiss at least 30 minutes before the test.

Step 3: Spit in the sample tube until the saliva reaches the marked line.

Step 4: Seal the box and send it to us (just drop it in your nearest postbox).

Step 5: Get notified when your results are in your account (4–6 weeks).

☝️Email [email protected] to get sample DNA test results or a DNA test results example so you know what to expect when you buy our test..

DNA Test template: results oversight

How do I take the Atlas Microbiome Test?

How to get your microbiome test report

Step 1: Create a personal account on the Atlas website to register the barcode (on the side of your sample collection tube). Otherwise, we will not be able to upload your results.

Step 2: Collect the sample carefully following the instructions.

Step 3: Close the tube, shake it to mix, and put it in the special bag.

Step 4: Seal the box and send it to us (just drop it in your nearest postbox).

Step 5: Get notified when your results are in your account (4–6 weeks).

☝️The collected stool sample can last two months in the container at room temperature.

When am I going to get the results?

Every sample gets analysed in an accredited European laboratory. Once that’s done, it then undergoes stringent quality control to ensure that the results are correct. That’s why it takes 4–6 weeks for your results to appear in your personal account.

Atlas Microbiome Test and vitamin deficiencies

The core principle of the Atlas Microbiome Test is to evaluate the composition of your gut bacteria which participate in the synthesis of many vitamins and nutrients. We check your sample for the presence of bacteria that are known to produce B and K vitamins.

Low abundance of such microbes indicates that your microbiome has less potential for their production, and a higher abundance indicates that they can probably produce adequate levels of these vitamins.

However, the vitamins produced by gut bacteria are mainly used by them too. This means that your microbiome does not influence your risk of vitamin deficiencies. You should never take vitamin supplements based on these results, and always consult your doctor before adding supplements to your diet.

Will a microbiome test help my digestive problems?

In order to answer this question, let’s start with the microbiome itself. Your gut plays a much more crucial role in your overall health than previously thought. It is not only about digestion and poop, gut microbes influence your metabolism, body weight, and overall health.

☝️DISCLAIMER☝️The Atlas Microbiome Test is not a diagnostic tool. Always consult your doctor if you have gastrointestinal problems.

I recently changed my diet, should I test now or wait?

The microbiome is sensitive to many factors. Whether you moved to another country, are in lockdown and suddenly are forced to live a sedentary lifestyle, are sick or taking medication, these changes can alter the composition of your gut bacteria.

If you’re planning on changing your diet, we recommend taking a before and after microbiome test to see what effect your new eating habits have on your bacteria. Plus, you can get a serious discount if you sign up for a microbiome subscription and get one test every three months!

Can I buy the Atlas DNA and Microbiome Test kits for my kids?

The Atlas Tests are only for use by people aged 18 and over. Due to the sensitive nature of personal genetic data, a certain level of maturity is essential in order to understand the potential implication of DNA test results and how to handle this information correctly.

When it comes to the gut microbiome, children’s gut bacteria are different to those of adults. This can affect the accuracy of their results because the Atlas Microbiome Test and its recommendations were developed from studies in adults (not children or adolescents).

Can the test tell their predispositions in sports?

The Atlas DNA Test helps adults understand different aspects of their body that influence athletic performance, such as branch-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and injury risks. Our tests do not reveal any predisposition to excellence in specific sports because the quality of scientific research in this area is insufficient to make such predictions.

Is my data safe with Altas?

☝️TIP☝If you have any questions, our customer service department will help you. Just email [email protected].

Do you deliver to my country?

The Atlas DNA and Microbiome Tests are currently available in the following countries: