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Explore Testing Tier

Explore Testing Tier

$1,450.00
$1,450.00
*Required by the lab

Biological sex is required by the lab to ensure accurate test results and proper reference ranges.

*Required by the lab

Description

The Complete Diagnostic Picture
Three Clinical Tests. One Complete Map
of Everything Disrupting Your Gut.
The Explore Testing Tier gives you the full clinical picture — your oral microbiome, your food sensitivities across 176 foods and additives, and a deep-dive GI MAP revealing every pathogen, bacteria, virus, and parasite active in your gut right now. This is the testing your functional medicine doctor would order — available directly to you.
What's Included
Three Tests. Total Gut Intelligence.
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    Test 1 of 3
    Orobiome Oral Microbiome Test
    Most gut health programs ignore the mouth entirely. That's a critical mistake. Your oral microbiome is the upstream gateway to your entire digestive system — dysbiosis in the mouth directly seeds the gut with pathogenic bacteria and drives systemic inflammation. The Orobiome test maps your oral bacterial ecosystem with clinical precision, identifying imbalances that most practitioners never test for.
    • Pathogenic oral bacteria linked to gut dysbiosis, heart disease, and systemic inflammation
    • Beneficial oral strains and whether your protective microbiome is intact
    • Oral permeability markers indicating gum tissue compromise
    • Targeted interventions specific to your oral microbiome profile
    Clinical value: $350+
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    Test 2 of 3
    KBMO Fit 176 Food Sensitivity Panel
    The Fit 22 tests 22 foods. The Fit 176 tests 176 — including the most common foods, additives, colorings, and preservatives in the modern diet. IgG and IgA antibody testing reveals the delayed immune reactions (24–72 hour onset) that are invisible to standard allergy tests and that most people never connect to their symptoms. This is the most comprehensive food sensitivity panel available without a physician's order.
    • Immune reactivity to 176 foods, additives, and food chemicals
    • Severity ranking — which foods are driving the most immune activation
    • IgG vs. IgA differentiation for targeted elimination sequencing
    • Cross-reactivity patterns that explain why elimination diets often fail
    Clinical value: $400+
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    Test 3 of 3
    GI MAP — Deep Gut Microbiome Analysis
    The GI MAP (Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus) is the gold standard in functional gut testing. Using quantitative PCR technology, it identifies and measures the DNA of every significant microorganism in your gut — bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi, and opportunistic pathogens — with a level of precision that standard stool cultures cannot approach. This is the test that changes everything.
    • Pathogenic bacteria including H. pylori, C. difficile, E. coli, Salmonella, and more
    • Parasites and worms — including subclinical infections that cause chronic symptoms
    • Gut microbiome diversity and keystone species balance
    • Intestinal health markers: secretory IgA, beta-glucuronidase, short-chain fatty acid producers
    • Fungal overgrowth including Candida species
    Clinical value: $500+
Why Go Deeper
Basic Testing vs. The Explore Tier
Basic Gut Test Kit ($199)
✓ 22 food sensitivities tested
✓ Gut permeability (leaky gut) marker
✓ 30-min health coach consultation
✗ No oral microbiome analysis
✗ No pathogen or parasite screening
✗ No microbiome diversity mapping
✗ No fungal or viral detection
Explore Testing Tier ($1,450)
✓ 176 food sensitivities + additives tested
✓ Full oral microbiome mapping (Orobiome)
✓ Complete pathogen + parasite screening
✓ Gut microbiome diversity + keystone species
✓ Fungal overgrowth + Candida detection
✓ Intestinal health markers (sIgA, SCFA)
✓ The complete clinical picture
The Numbers
What You're Getting for $1,450
Test If Ordered Separately Your Price
Orobiome Oral Microbiome Test $350–$500 (practitioner order required) $1,450
KBMO Fit 176 Food Sensitivity Panel $400–$600 (practitioner order required)
GI MAP Deep Microbiome Analysis $500–$700 (practitioner order required)
60-Minute Results Consultation (Certified Health Coach) $175+
Total Real-World Value (if ordered separately) $1,425–$1,975+
What Customers Are Saying
"The GI MAP found a parasite my gastroenterologist had missed for three years. Three years of unexplained symptoms — solved in one test. I can't overstate how much this changed my life."
Patricia L.
Explore Tier Customer, Atlanta GA
"I went from 22 foods tested to 176. The difference was enormous — I discovered I was reacting to 14 foods I never would have suspected, including several I was eating specifically because I thought they were 'gut healthy.'"
Michael B.
Explore Tier Customer, Portland OR
"The oral microbiome test was the piece I didn't know I was missing. My oral dysbiosis was directly connected to my gut symptoms. No one had ever tested this before. Game-changing."
Sandra K.
Explore Tier Customer, Minneapolis MN
"Worth every dollar. I've spent more than this on supplements that did nothing because I didn't know what was actually wrong. Now I know. Now I can fix it. This is the most important health investment I've made."
James R.
Explore Tier Customer, Dallas TX
Is This Right for You?
The Explore Tier Is Built for You If…
✓ You've done basic testing and still don't have answers
✓ You have chronic symptoms that no one has been able to explain
✓ You want the complete clinical picture — not a partial view
✓ You suspect pathogens, parasites, or fungal overgrowth
✓ You want to optimize — not just manage — your gut health
✓ You're ready to invest in real answers, not more guesswork
Common Questions
Do I need a doctor's order for these tests?
No. All three tests in the Explore Tier are available directly to consumers without a physician's order. This is one of the key advantages of ordering through The Urban Monk — access to clinical-grade testing that would typically require a functional medicine practitioner referral and significantly higher cost.
How are the samples collected?
Each test uses a different collection method. The Orobiome oral test uses a simple saliva swab. The KBMO Fit 176 uses a finger-prick blood sample. The GI MAP uses a stool sample collection kit. All collection materials, instructions, and prepaid return envelopes are included. Most customers complete all three collections within the same week.
How long until I receive all my results?
Results timelines vary by test. The KBMO Fit 176 typically returns results within 5–7 business days. The GI MAP and Orobiome results typically arrive within 10–14 business days of the lab receiving your sample. You'll receive email notifications for each result as it becomes available.
Will I receive help interpreting my results?
Yes. The Explore Tier includes a comprehensive results consultation with a certified health coach who specializes in functional gut health. They'll walk through all three test results with you, prioritize your interventions, and build a personalized protocol based on the complete picture your tests reveal.
Is this available outside the United States?
The Explore Tier is currently available to US residents only due to laboratory logistics and shipping requirements. International availability is in development. If you are outside the US and interested, contact us at support@theurbanmonk.com to be added to the international waitlist.