Upload Your FASTQ Data

If you have already completed a microbiome test through Ombre or Biomesight, you can upload your FASTQ raw data to receive our proprietary Gut Balancing Analysis.

Disclaimer:

  1. The fee for running your raw data is $40
  2. To receive the customized plan, you must have a registered practitioner in our system to release the suggestions
  3. Need a Gut Balancing practitioner? Email us at pipeline@researchedelements.com

Instructions:

Gut Balancing - Easy Setup Guide
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Welcome to Gut Balancing!

This quick guide will walk you through submitting your microbiome data for our custom analysis. It only takes a few minutes!

💡 We accept raw FASTQ data from Ombre Lab or Biomesight tests. Our analysis is completely independent from their reports.

Don't have a test yet? Use coupon code AIB at Biomesight for a discount!

Before You Begin

There Are 3 Required Steps

You must complete all three to receive your analysis.

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Step 1 — Download Your Data
Get your FASTQ file(s) from Ombre or Biomesight
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Step 2 — Upload via Our Form
Transfer your file to our server through Cognito Forms
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Step 3 — Register on the Portal
Create an account & register your kit at gutbalancing.net — skipping this means no analysis!
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⚠️ Step 3 is the most commonly missed step. Without it, we cannot match your data to you and your analysis will not be delivered.

📋 Step 1

Which test do you have?

Click on the test you purchased to see your specific instructions:

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Ombre Lab

ombrelab.com

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Biomesight

biomesight.com

🟣 Ombre - Step 1

Download Your FASTQ Files

  • 1

    Log into Ombre

    Go to ombrelab.com and sign into your account

  • 2

    Open Your Dashboard

    Navigate to your test results dashboard

  • 3

    Download FASTQ Files

    Find and download your raw FASTQ data files

⚠️ Important: Do NOT rename or modify the downloaded files!

🟣 Ombre - Step 2

Upload Your Files to Us

  • 1

    Open the Upload Form

    Click the button below to go to our upload page

  • 2

    Upload BOTH Files

    Ombre provides TWO files — make sure to upload both!

  • 3

    Wait & Submit

    Wait for uploads to finish, then click SUBMIT

📤 Open Ombre Upload Form
🔵 Biomesight - Step 1

Download Your FASTQ File

  • 1

    Log into Biomesight

    Go to biomesight.com and sign into your account

  • 2

    Find the Blue "FASTQ" Link

    On the left side of the Biomesight portal find Manage My Samples (towards the bottom). Once clicked, on the right side, find the FASTQ File (you may need to scroll right). Click the FASTQ link and the file will download. Remember where you saved it.
    Watch quick video →

  • 3

    Note Your Kit ID

    It looks like: BS25-XAA5P — you'll need this later!

⚠️ Important: Do NOT rename or unzip the downloaded file!

🔵 Biomesight - Step 2

Upload Your File to Us

  • 1

    Open the Upload Form

    Click the button below to go to our upload page

  • 2

    Upload Your .zip File

    Biomesight provides ONE .zip file — upload it as-is

  • 3

    Wait & Submit

    Wait for upload to finish, then click SUBMIT

📤 Open Biomesight Upload Form
👤 Step 3

Create Your Account

  • 1

    Visit Our Portal

    Go to www.gutbalancing.net

  • 2

    Create an Account

    Sign up with your email address

  • 3

    Verify Your Email

    Check your inbox (and spam folder!) for the verification link

🌐 Go to gutbalancing.net
🔑 Step 3 of 3 — Most Important!

Register Your Kit on the Portal

⚠️ This step is the most commonly skipped — and it's the one that triggers your report. Without it, we cannot identify your sample!

  • 1

    Log into Your Account

    Sign into your gutbalancing.net account

  • 2

    Find "Register Your Kit"

    Look for this option in the left-hand menu

  • 3

    Enter Your Kit ID

    Use your Ombre or Biomesight Kit ID (the one from your test)

💡 Make sure the info you enter matches whose sample was collected! Register in the patient's name — not "mom" or "dad."

🔑 Go Register at gutbalancing.net
📝 Final Step

Complete Your Questionnaire

  • 1

    Find the Symptom Questionnaire

    In the left panel, click on the questionnaire option

  • 2

    Fill It Out Completely

    This helps us give you the best personalized suggestions

  • 3

    Look for the Green Check ✓

    This confirms your questionnaire is complete

⏰ Your results will be ready in 24-48 hours. We'll email you when they're ready!

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You're All Set!

Great job! Here's a quick recap of what you've done:

Downloaded your FASTQ data
Uploaded files to Gut Balancing
Created your account
Registered your Kit ID
Completed your questionnaire

What's next? Just wait for our email — your personalized suggestions will arrive in 24-48 hours!

Questions? Reach out anytime:
pipeline@researchedelements.com