Jona Gut Microbiome Test from Everlywell

The exact offer page states the test uses shotgun metagenomic sequencing to identify more than 170,000 microorganisms from DNA, and that samples are processed through a CLIA-certified laboratory. The performing laboratory is not named, and no per-organism accuracy figures are published.

The test is intended for people who want insights about digestion, metabolism, brain health, and related symptoms from their gut microbiome, with personalized diet, lifestyle, and probiotic recommendations. Results are for information only and are not diagnostic.

The page states the test identifies bacteria, fungi, viruses, archaea, and parasites down to strain level, covering more than 170,000 microorganisms. Individual organisms are not enumerated by name on the page.

Results compare the customer's microbiome with patterns observed in more than 45 health conditions and include a personalized action plan with PDF export and a provider portal. The page states the associations are research-based only and not diagnostic, predictive, or proof of causation, and no sample report is shown.

The page publishes the $485 price, the sequencing method, and the informational-only limitation of the results. Refund and cancellation terms are not published on the page.

The test uses an at-home stool sample kit with a prepaid shipping label, and results arrive about 2 to 3 weeks after the sample reaches the lab. It is available in most states except New York and New Jersey, and a provider reviews the lab order before testing.

The exact offer page lists the test at $485 and states the kits are HSA and FSA eligible. Refund and cancellation terms are not published on the page.

Everlywell states it is HIPAA-compliant, never sells health data, and stores it securely with bank-grade encryption. Customers create a separate Jona account to activate the test, and the page publishes no Jona-specific statement about how samples and data are retained, shared, or deleted.