Method: Shotgun metagenomic sequencing (CLIA 21D2062464); not cleared or approved by the FDA. Results reflect relative microbial abundance for wellness education purposes. Not intended to diagnose or treat disease and not a substitute for clinical consultation. Microbial associations are based on emerging scientific research and may change over time.
A derived biomarker is a value that is calculated from other directly measured biomarkers rather than being measured directly in the lab.
Key benefits of Enterococcus faecium testing
- Vancomycin-resistant enterococcal species monitoring
- gut colonization and resistance tracking
What is Enterococcus faecium?
Enterococcus faecium is a gram-positive bacterium and a close relative of E. faecalis. It is of particular clinical concern as the primary species involved in vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) colonization. Detected by shotgun metagenomic sequencing of stool.
Why is Enterococcus faecium important?
VRE colonization - often asymptomatic - is a significant concern in healthcare settings. E. faecium is increasingly resistant to multiple antibiotic classes. Gut microbiome monitoring may detect asymptomatic VRE colonization before clinical manifestation.
What insights will I get?
Your E. faecium level may indicate whether this organism is present in your gut and at what relative abundance. Discuss elevated detection with your care team, particularly in the context of healthcare exposure or high antibiotic resistance index scores.
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