About our tests

YOUR BODY,
YOUR MICROBIOME

Get an easy-to-understand report of every organism in your vaginal or urinary microbiome. Whether you're looking for answers, tracking changes over time or simply want to understand your body better, Tota gives you the full picture.

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Existing tests don't tell the whole story.

Most traditional tests only look for a small number of organisms they already suspect might be causing a problem. If what you're experiencing isn't on that list, your results may come back as "normal", even though you might still have symptoms and don't feel right.

The reality of standard testing

Up to 1 in 3

women with UTI symptoms receive a negative result from a standard urine culture

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Up to 72%

vaginal infections missed by standard testing, depending on the cause

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Up to 30%

of infertility remains unexplained after standard fertility testing

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Roughly 2/3

bacteria missed by standard urine culture

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The problem isn't always that nothing is there. Sometimes it's that nobody was looking for it.

That's why Tota looks differently. Instead of searching for a shortlist of suspected organisms, we identify everything that's present.

Using non-targeted DNA sequencing, Tota analyses your entire microbiome using third-generation metagenomic sequencing to provide a more complete understanding of what's happening in your body, not just the organisms a traditional test was designed to find.

Why Tota?

State-of-the-art DNA technology

Our test uses third generation metagenomic technology to read the DNA of every microbe in your sample, helping to identify bacteria and yeasts that many culture-based tests miss. Our database covers over 4,000 microbial species. You can search the full list of organisms we identify.

Fast, UK Oxfordshire lab

Your sample is analysed in our Oxfordshire laboratory, with results published to your secure online portal within 2 to 5 days of receipt.

Discreet testing in the comfort of your home

No clinic visits. No appointments. Your kit arrives in discreet packaging, allowing you to collect your sample at home and return it in the pre-paid envelope.

Results you can use

Receive a clear, easy-to-understand report showing what's present in your microbiome, with insights to help you understand your body and support any next steps with your healthcare professional.

Your results are designed to help you understand your microbiome, not overwhelm you with scientific data.

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Which test is right for you?

Our vaginal swab test maps the vaginal microbiome. Our urine test reads the urinary microbiome. And for the complete view, the two together give you the most detailed read available of what's actually going on in your own body.

Vaginal and Urine Microbiome Test
Vaginal and Urine Microbiome Test

£449

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For people who:

  • Want to understand what's happening across both your urinary and vaginal microbiome, in species-level detail
  • Have recurring UTI-type or vaginal symptoms and want to understand your microbiome alongside advice from your healthcare professional
  • Have had other tests come back clear and want a fuller picture of your microbiome
  • Have finished a course of antibiotics or other treatment and want to see how your microbiome looks now
  • Are tracking changes over time, including through perimenopause or menopause
  • Want to understand how your vaginal and urinary microbiome relate
Urine Microbiome Test
Urine Microbiome Test

£299

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For people who:

  • Want a clearer, species-level picture of your urinary microbiome
  • Have recurring or persistent UTI-type symptoms and want to understand your microbiome, alongside guidance from your healthcare professional
  • Have had other tests come back clear and want a fuller picture of your urinary microbiome
  • Have recently finished a course of antibiotics or treatment and want to see how your urinary microbiome looks now
  • Are tracking how your urinary microbiome changes over time, including alongside supplements or probiotics
  • Want more detail than a standard targeted urine test provides
Vaginal Microbiome Test
Vaginal Microbiome Test

£299

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For people who:

  • Want a detailed, species-level picture of your vaginal microbiome
  • Are trying to conceive or preparing for IVF and want a baseline while you do
  • Have recurring symptoms such as irritation, odour, or the kind associated with BV or thrush, and want a clearer picture of your microbiome
  • Have had other tests come back clear and want a fuller picture of your microbiome
  • Are tracking changes after a course of treatment or through perimenopause and menopause