Spark-Tech Diagnostyka

Taxonomy Report SPARKbiom

Report example - Sample analysis using 3rd generation NGS DNA sequencing
Analysis typeSPK_H-KAL
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Clear signals
Overall gut microbiome balance index (scale 0–100; higher is more favourable). Integrates taxon distribution vs population reference, diversity (Shannon index), key group ratios, and pathogen signals from quantitative 16S+18S and sensitive 18S screening. Full methodology and breakdown of what raises/lowers the score — final section, p. 7.

Deviation from reference — taxa count per level

level taxon distribution by deviation (SD) nremaining
Phyla
4
8%normal
Classes
7
9%normal
Orders
8
13%normal
Families
12
15%normal
Genera
20
24%normal
−2 SD −1 SD normal +1 SD +2 SD “remaining” = % of sample outside reference list
Full distributions at all taxonomic levels → p. 3
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Genus → species links

Genus wheel (left) and species wheel (right). Genera >3% and species >3%; ribbons link species to genus (genus colour).
GeneraSpeciesBlautia26.8%[Eubacterium]16.7%Bacteroides16.3%Faecalibacterium10.0%Roseburia7.3%Anaerostipes5.0%Blautiasp.12.4% · 2808 seq.Blautiawexlerae6.7% · 1510 seq.[Eubacterium]rectale16.7% · 3768 seq.Bacteroidesuniformis8.7% · 1966 seq.Faecalibacteriumprausnitzii4.2% · 943 seq.Roseburiafaecis5.0% · 1119 seq.Anaerostipeshadrus4.0% · 894 seq.

Remaining genera (<3%)

Aspergillus 4.8% Phascolarctobacterium 4.1% Phocaeicola 3.8% Escherichia 1.9% Other (below threshold) 29.9%

Remaining species (<3%)

Anaerostipes hadrus 4.0% Thelebolus stercoreus 3.9% Aspergillus candidus 3.8% Phascolarctobacterium sp. 3.0% Other (below threshold) 45.7%

Characteristics of the most frequent organisms

[Eubacterium] rectale16.7% · 3768 seq.

[Eubacterium] rectale is one of the main butyrate-producing bacteria in the human colon. It plays a crucial role in maintaining the intestinal barrier's health and regulating the inflammatory process. It is part of the healthy gut flora, influencing immune system function.

Blautia sp.12.4% · 2808 seq.

Blautia sp. refers to a group of bacteria that are important components of a healthy human gut microbiota. These bacteria help produce lactic acid and other beneficial compounds. They are responsible for maintaining microbial balance and may protect against diseases.

Bacteroides uniformis8.7% · 1966 seq.

Bacteroides uniformis is part of the natural bacterial flora of the human gastrointestinal tract. It aids in fiber digestion and vitamin production, significantly contributing to protection against pathogens and regulation of immune responses.

Blautia wexlerae6.7% · 1510 seq.

Blautia wexlerae is a fermentative bacterium residing in the human digestive system, contributing to gut health by producing fatty acids. It participates in metabolic transformations and is associated with positive health effects, with studies suggesting a role in weight regulation and inflammation prevention.

Roseburia faecis5.0% · 1119 seq.

Roseburia faecis is an important bacterial species found in the human intestines, belonging to the Lachnospiraceae family. It plays a crucial role in producing butyric acid, one of the main energy sources for intestinal epithelial cells. Its potential impact on gut health, including protection against certain diseases and inflammation, is being studied.

Faecalibacterium prausnitzii4.2% · 943 seq.

Faecalibacterium prausnitzii is an important commensal bacterium residing in the human gut. It plays a key role in maintaining gut health by producing short-chain fatty acids. It is considered a marker of good gastrointestinal health.

Anaerostipes hadrus4.0% · 894 seq.

Anaerostipes hadrus is a bacterium from the Lachnospiraceae family, present in the human gut microbiome. It is key in producing butyric acid from fiber, positively impacting gut health. It may support protection against certain gut diseases.

Thelebolus stercoreus3.9% · 875 seq.

Thelebolus stercoreus is a fungal species belonging to the Thelebolaceae family. It is known for its ability to decompose organic matter in extreme environments, such as animal dung. It is studied for potential biotechnological applications.

Aspergillus candidus3.8% · 846 seq.

Organism Aspergillus candidus detected in the sample at 3.8%.

Phascolarctobacterium sp.3.0% · 670 seq.

Phascolarctobacterium sp. is a fermentative bacterium producing propionic acid, essential for gut health. It is present in the human gut microbiome and may help regulate blood sugar levels. Its role in preventing metabolic diseases is being investigated.

Faecalibacterium duncaniae2.1% · 478 seq.

Faecalibacterium duncaniae is a newly discovered strain of the Faecalibacterium genus, known for its beneficial impact on gut health. It has anti-inflammatory properties and helps maintain a healthy gut microbiota. Its presence is seen as an indicator of good gastrointestinal health.

Phocaeicola coprocola2.0% · 447 seq.

Phocaeicola coprocola is a species of bacteria belonging to the Bacteroidaceae family. It inhabits the digestive tract of mammals, including humans, where it participates in fiber breakdown and short-chain fatty acid production. It is important for gut health and proper digestive function.

Escherichia coli1.4% · 307 seq.

Escherichia coli, also known as E. coli, is a bacterium commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals. Most strains are harmless and aid in digestion and the synthesis of vitamins K and B. However, some strains can cause serious infections and illnesses.

Bacteroides sp.1.2% · 266 seq.

Bacteroides sp. refers to unspecified strains from the genus Bacteroides, which are crucial for gut health. They are involved in the breakdown of proteins and carbohydrates, contributing to the production of important metabolites. They are vital for maintaining gut microbiota balance and protecting against diseases.

Faecalibacterium sp. Marseille-Q41641.1% · 247 seq.

Faecalibacterium sp. Marseille-Q4164 is a recently discovered bacterial strain from the Faecalibacterium genus. It is characterized by its health-promoting potential, particularly its anti-inflammatory properties. Its impact on gut diseases and therapeutic possibilities are being studied.

Dorea longicatena1.0% · 229 seq.

Dorea longicatena is a bacterium found in the human digestive system, contributing to fiber digestion and the production of short-chain fatty acids. Considered an important component of healthy gut flora, studies suggest its role in regulating immune responses.

Anthropogastromicrobium aceti1.0% · 225 seq.

Anthropogastromicrobium aceti is a recently discovered bacterium that contributes to vinegar fermentation. It may be present in various fermentative environments, including the human digestive tract. Research on its health impact is in the early stages.

Anaerobutyricum hallii0.9% · 213 seq.

Anaerobutyricum hallii, formerly known as Eubacterium hallii, is an important fermentative bacterium in the human gut. It participates in the production of butyric and butyric acid, which are crucial for gut health. It is being studied for potential applications in treating metabolic and gut disorders.

Blautia sp. Marseille-P23980.9% · 206 seq.

Blautia sp. Marseille-P2398 is a bacterial species from the Lachnospiraceae family, residing in the human gut microbiome. It plays a role in carbohydrate metabolism and the synthesis of short-chain fatty acids. It contributes to gut health and may be associated with protection against certain diseases.

Bacteroides sp. AR200.9% · 195 seq.

Bacteroides sp. AR20 belongs to the Bacteroidaceae family, which is abundant in the human gut microbiome. These gram-negative, anaerobic bacteria play a key role in fiber fermentation and short-chain fatty acid production. They may also influence the host's immune response.

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Taxon distribution vs population reference

Horizontal bars: green band = normal (50th percentile ± IQR), grey = wider range (5th–95th percentile). Marker = sample result.
5th–95th pct range normal (IQR) sample result
Phyla (4 taxa)
Bacillota70.8%+2SD
Bacteroidota17.8%−2SD
Pseudomonadota1.7%OK
Actinomycetota1.3%−1SD
Classes (7 taxa)
Clostridia66.8%+2SD
Bacteroidia17.8%−2SD
Negativicutes3.4%+1SD
Gammaproteobacteria1.7%OK
Coriobacteriia1.0%OK
Bacilli0.6%OK
Actinomycetes0.3%−1SD
Orders (8 taxa)
Eubacteriales66.8%+2SD
Bacteroidales17.8%−2SD
Enterobacterales1.7%OK
Lactobacillales0.6%OK
Bifidobacteriales0.2%−1SD
Veillonellales0.1%−1SD
Coriobacteriales0.0%−1SD
Lachnospirales0.0%−2SD
Families (12 taxa)
Lachnospiraceae55.5%+2SD
Bacteroidaceae16.3%−1SD
Oscillospiraceae10.0%−1SD
Enterobacteriaceae1.7%OK
Tannerellaceae0.4%−1SD
Clostridiaceae0.4%−1SD
Barnesiellaceae0.3%OK
Bifidobacteriaceae0.2%−1SD
Lactobacillaceae0.1%OK
Rikenellaceae0.1%−2SD
Veillonellaceae0.1%−1SD
Coriobacteriaceae0.0%−2SD
Genera (20 taxa)
Blautia26.8%+2SD
Bacteroides16.3%OK
Faecalibacterium10.0%OK
Roseburia7.3%+2SD
Anaerostipes5.0%+2SD
Phocaeicola3.8%−1SD
Escherichia1.9%+1SD
Ruminococcus1.5%−1SD
Dorea1.5%+1SD
Parabacteroides0.5%OK
Clostridium0.4%−1SD
Barnesiella0.3%OK
Bifidobacterium0.2%−1SD
Gemmiger0.1%−1SD
Lachnospira0.1%−1SD
Alistipes0.1%−2SD
Collinsella0.0%−1SD
Vescimonas0.0%−2SD
Agathobacter0.0%−2SD
Dialister0.0%−2SD
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Pathogens — bacteria, parasites and fungi

Quantitative result from 16S + 18S rRNA amplification. Fixed monitored pathogen panel. Green = absent. Colour (yellow/orange/red) = detection and level. Detected: 7.  Sensitive semi-quantitative 18S eukaryote screen → p. 5.
⚠ Mandatory notification to sanitary epidemiological station — pathogen from the mandatory list detected.
Bacteria16S rRNA
Gram-positive bacteria (possible pathogenicity)2/5 detected
StaphylococcusCorynebacteriumBacillus cereus groupStreptococcusClostridium
lowStreptococcus Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus porcinus, Streptococcus vestibularis, Streptococcus australis
lowClostridium Clostridium fessum, Clostridium sp. ES1, Clostridium sp. BPY5, Clostridium sp., Clostridium phoceensis, Clostridium sp. Marseille-P2776, Clostridium sp. ACB-29, Clostridium sp. Marseille-P3244
Gram-negative bacteria (possible pathogenicity)1/23 detected
HelicobacterBorreliaYersiniaLegionellaRickettsiaVibrioAnaplasmaListeriaPseudomonasAcinetobacterNeisseriaBordetellaCitrobacterEscherichiaKlebsiellaMorganellaProteusProvidenciaSerratiaAeromonasPlesiomonasHaemophilusPorphyromonas
lowEscherichia Escherichia sp., Escherichia marmotae, Escherichia sp. UIWRF0956, Escherichia sp. M1N2G03, Escherichia albertii, Escherichia sp. UIWRF0783, Escherichia sp. enrichment culture clone NBAR018, Escherichia sp. 4, Escherichia sp. NCCP-1753, Escherichia ruysiae, Escherichia sp. enrichment culture clone NX, Escherichia sp. UIWRF0680
Absolute bacterial pathogens1/16 detected
BrucellaYersinia pestisBurkholderia malleiClostridium perfringensLegionella pneumophilaCoxiella burnetiiBacillus anthracisChlamydia trachomatisShigellaMycobacterium tuberculosisCampylobacterBordetella pertussisLeptospiraNeisseria gonorrhoeaeSalmonellaFrancisella tularensis
lowShigella Shigella flexneri, Shigella boydii, Shigella sonnei, Shigella dysenteriae, Shigella sp. 86.4, Shigella sp. JL-2/Guangxi/2014, Shigella sp. p-11
Special bacterial pathogens (possible pathogenicity)0/8 detected
FrancisellaBartonellaMycobacteriumCoxiellaTreponemaMycoplasmoidesUreaplasmaChlamydia
Parasites18S rRNA
Absolute eukaryotic pathogens0/6 detected
Echinococcus granulosusEchinococcus multilocularisTaenia soliumGiardia intestinalisCryptosporidiumPlasmodium
Single-celled pathogens (Protists) - Various protist pathogens0/7 detected
LeishmaniaChilomastixGiardiaEndolimaxEntamoebaBlastocystisBalantioides
Fungi18S rRNA
Fungi from the phylum Ascomycota (possible pathogenicity)3/22 detected
AspergillusTalaromycesPenicilliumPaecilomycesFusariumTrichophytonMicrosporumNannizziaEpidermophytonHistoplasmaBlastomycesCoccidioidesParacoccidioidesSporothrixPneumocystisCandidaNakaseomycesPichiaClavisporaMacrorhabdusGeotrichumDebaryomyces
highAspergillus Aspergillus candidus, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flocculosus, Aspergillus sclerotiorum, Aspergillus cervinus, Aspergillus flavipes, Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus chevalieri, Aspergillus sparsus, Aspergillus terreus, Aspergillus sp. DX-2010a
lowPenicillium Penicillium sp. FA6-2, Penicillium freii, Penicillium chrysogenum, Penicillium expansum, Penicillium limosum, Penicillium griseofulvum, Penicillium oxalicum, Penicillium lagena, Penicillium sp. KF221, Penicillium commune
lowClavispora Clavispora lusitaniae
Fungi from the phylum Basidiomycota (possible pathogenicity)0/5 detected
Schizophyllum communeMalasseziaRhodotorulaCryptococcusTrichosporon
Fungi from the phylum Mucoromycota (possible pathogenicity)0/3 detected
RhizopusLichtheimiaMucor
absentlowmediumhigh
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Eukaryotes — sensitive 18S screen (semi-quantitative)

Eukaryote panel from 18S rRNA (E file). Sensitive — detects organisms below quantitative method threshold. Green = absent. Detected: 2.
Semi-quantitative screening result. Sequence counts and raw percentages are not shown. Colour indicates normalized share in the 18S read pool. Levels are relative and not comparable to quantitative 16S+18S on p. 4.
3 most abundant eukaryotes in the 18S pool
1Thelebolus stercoreusdominant share
2Aspergillus candidusdominant share
3Lactuca sativatrace share
Eukaryotic panel18S rRNA · screen
Absolute eukaryotic pathogens0/6 detected
Echinococcus granulosusEchinococcus multilocularisTaenia soliumGiardia intestinalisCryptosporidiumPlasmodium
Fungi from the phylum Ascomycota (possible pathogenicity)3/22 detected
AspergillusTalaromycesPenicilliumPaecilomycesFusariumTrichophytonMicrosporumNannizziaEpidermophytonHistoplasmaBlastomycesCoccidioidesParacoccidioidesSporothrixPneumocystisCandidaNakaseomycesPichiaClavisporaMacrorhabdusGeotrichumDebaryomyces
highAspergillus Aspergillus candidus, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flocculosus, Aspergillus sclerotiorum, Aspergillus cervinus, Aspergillus flavipes, Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus chevalieri, Aspergillus sparsus, Aspergillus terreus, Aspergillus sp. DX-2010a
lowPenicillium Penicillium sp. FA6-2, Penicillium freii, Penicillium chrysogenum, Penicillium expansum, Penicillium limosum, Penicillium griseofulvum, Penicillium oxalicum, Penicillium lagena, Penicillium sp. KF221, Penicillium commune
lowClavispora Clavispora lusitaniae
Fungi from the phylum Basidiomycota (possible pathogenicity)0/5 detected
Schizophyllum communeMalasseziaRhodotorulaCryptococcusTrichosporon
Fungi from the phylum Mucoromycota (possible pathogenicity)0/3 detected
RhizopusLichtheimiaMucor
Single-celled pathogens (Protists) - Various protist pathogens0/7 detected
LeishmaniaChilomastixGiardiaEndolimaxEntamoebaBlastocystisBalantioides
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Full taxon lists

Detected organisms at species level, sorted by descending percentage share in the sample.
Bacteria16S rRNA279 species
1[Eubacterium] rectale16.7%
Eubacteriales › Lachnospiraceae › [Eubacterium] rectale3768 seq.
2Blautia sp.12.4%
Lachnospiraceae › Blautia › Blautia sp.2808 seq.
3Bacteroides uniformis8.7%
Bacteroidaceae › Bacteroides › Bacteroides uniformis1966 seq.
4Blautia wexlerae6.7%
Lachnospiraceae › Blautia › Blautia wexlerae1510 seq.
5Roseburia faecis5.0%
Lachnospiraceae › Roseburia › Roseburia faecis1119 seq.
6Faecalibacterium prausnitzii4.2%
Oscillospiraceae › Faecalibacterium › Faecalibacterium prausnitzii943 seq.
7Anaerostipes hadrus4.0%
Lachnospiraceae › Anaerostipes › Anaerostipes hadrus894 seq.
8Phascolarctobacterium sp.3.0%
Acidaminococcaceae › Phascolarctobacterium › Phascolarctobacterium sp.670 seq.
9Faecalibacterium duncaniae2.1%
Oscillospiraceae › Faecalibacterium › Faecalibacterium duncaniae478 seq.
10Phocaeicola coprocola2.0%
Bacteroidaceae › Phocaeicola › Phocaeicola coprocola447 seq.
11Escherichia coli1.4%
Enterobacteriaceae › Escherichia › Escherichia coli307 seq.
12Bacteroides sp.1.2%
Bacteroidaceae › Bacteroides › Bacteroides sp.266 seq.
13Faecalibacterium sp. Marseille-Q41641.1%
Oscillospiraceae › Faecalibacterium › Faecalibacterium sp. Marseille-Q4164247 seq.
14Dorea longicatena1.0%
Lachnospiraceae › Dorea › Dorea longicatena229 seq.
15Anthropogastromicrobium aceti1.0%
Lachnospiraceae › Anthropogastromicrobium › Anthropogastromicrobium aceti225 seq.
16Anaerobutyricum hallii0.9%
Lachnospiraceae › Anaerobutyricum › Anaerobutyricum hallii213 seq.
17Blautia sp. Marseille-P23980.9%
Lachnospiraceae › Blautia › Blautia sp. Marseille-P2398206 seq.
18Bacteroides sp. AR200.9%
Bacteroidaceae › Bacteroides › Bacteroides sp. AR20195 seq.
19Phocaeicola vulgatus0.8%
Bacteroidaceae › Phocaeicola › Phocaeicola vulgatus182 seq.
20Prevotella marseillensis0.8%
Prevotellaceae › Prevotella › Prevotella marseillensis176 seq.
21Lachnospiraceae bacterium0.8%
Eubacteriales › Lachnospiraceae › Lachnospiraceae bacterium173 seq.
22Bacteroides mediterraneensis0.7%
Bacteroidaceae › Bacteroides › Bacteroides mediterraneensis151 seq.
23Ruminococcus callidus0.6%
Oscillospiraceae › Ruminococcus › Ruminococcus callidus144 seq.
24Bacteroides stercoris0.6%
Bacteroidaceae › Bacteroides › Bacteroides stercoris137 seq.
25Faecalibacterium sp.0.5%
Oscillospiraceae › Faecalibacterium › Faecalibacterium sp.121 seq.
26Clostridiales bacterium DJF_VP480.5%
Clostridia › Eubacteriales › Clostridiales bacterium DJF_VP48121 seq.
27Anaerobutyricum soehngenii0.5%
Lachnospiraceae › Anaerobutyricum › Anaerobutyricum soehngenii118 seq.
28Roseburia inulinivorans0.5%
Lachnospiraceae › Roseburia › Roseburia inulinivorans105 seq.
29Ruminococcus sp. K-10.5%
Oscillospiraceae › Ruminococcus › Ruminococcus sp. K-1104 seq.
30Adlercreutzia equolifaciens0.4%
Eggerthellaceae › Adlercreutzia › Adlercreutzia equolifaciens98 seq.
31Eubacteriaceae bacterium DJF_CR57k10.4%
Eubacteriales › Eubacteriaceae › Eubacteriaceae bacterium DJF_CR57k195 seq.
32Fusicatenibacter saccharivorans0.4%
Lachnospiraceae › Fusicatenibacter › Fusicatenibacter saccharivorans94 seq.
33Blautia faecis0.4%
Lachnospiraceae › Blautia › Blautia faecis91 seq.
34Adlercreutzia hattorii0.4%
Eggerthellaceae › Adlercreutzia › Adlercreutzia hattorii83 seq.
35Phascolarctobacterium faecium0.3%
Acidaminococcaceae › Phascolarctobacterium › Phascolarctobacterium faecium68 seq.
36Bacteroides salyersiae0.3%
Bacteroidaceae › Bacteroides › Bacteroides salyersiae62 seq.
37Bacteroides sp. dnLKV20.3%
Bacteroidaceae › Bacteroides › Bacteroides sp. dnLKV260 seq.
38Parabacteroides sp.0.3%
Tannerellaceae › Parabacteroides › Parabacteroides sp.59 seq.
39Roseburia sp. 11200.3%
Lachnospiraceae › Roseburia › Roseburia sp. 112059 seq.
40Clostridium fessum0.2%
Clostridiaceae › Clostridium › Clostridium fessum55 seq.
41Oscillospiraceae bacterium0.2%
Eubacteriales › Oscillospiraceae › Oscillospiraceae bacterium54 seq.
42Barnesiella sp.0.2%
Barnesiellaceae › Barnesiella › Barnesiella sp.52 seq.
43Blautia luti0.2%
Lachnospiraceae › Blautia › Blautia luti51 seq.
44Agathobaculum butyriciproducens0.2%
Oscillospiraceae › Agathobaculum › Agathobaculum butyriciproducens50 seq.
45Fusicatenibacter sp. CLA-AA-H2130.2%
Lachnospiraceae › Fusicatenibacter › Fusicatenibacter sp. CLA-AA-H21350 seq.
46Gallintestinimicrobium propionicum0.2%
Lachnospiraceae › Gallintestinimicrobium › Gallintestinimicrobium propionicum46 seq.
47Blautia faecicola0.2%
Lachnospiraceae › Blautia › Blautia faecicola45 seq.
48butyrate-producing bacterium SL6/1/10.2%
Clostridia › Eubacteriales › butyrate-producing bacterium SL6/1/144 seq.
49Phocaeicola massiliensis0.2%
Bacteroidaceae › Phocaeicola › Phocaeicola massiliensis44 seq.
50butyrate-producing bacterium SM6/10.2%
Clostridia › Eubacteriales › butyrate-producing bacterium SM6/139 seq.
51Lachnoclostridium sp.0.2%
Lachnospiraceae › Lachnoclostridium › Lachnoclostridium sp.37 seq.
52[Ruminococcus] lactaris0.1%
Lachnospiraceae › Mediterraneibacter › [Ruminococcus] lactaris34 seq.
53Parabacteroides distasonis0.1%
Tannerellaceae › Parabacteroides › Parabacteroides distasonis34 seq.
54Slackia isoflavoniconvertens0.1%
Eggerthellaceae › Slackia › Slackia isoflavoniconvertens34 seq.
55Paraprevotella xylaniphila0.1%
Prevotellaceae › Paraprevotella › Paraprevotella xylaniphila33 seq.
56Blautia sp. Marseille-P37020.1%
Lachnospiraceae › Blautia › Blautia sp. Marseille-P370232 seq.
57Bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum0.1%
Bifidobacteriaceae › Bifidobacterium › Bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum31 seq.
58Bacteroides faecis0.1%
Bacteroidaceae › Bacteroides › Bacteroides faecis31 seq.
59Anaerotignum faecicola0.1%
Lachnospiraceae › Anaerotignum › Anaerotignum faecicola30 seq.
60Blautia sp. SC05B480.1%
Lachnospiraceae › Blautia › Blautia sp. SC05B4830 seq.
61Blautia provencensis0.1%
Lachnospiraceae › Blautia › Blautia provencensis28 seq.
62Blautia obeum0.1%
Lachnospiraceae › Blautia › Blautia obeum25 seq.
63Enterococcus faecium0.1%
Enterococcaceae › Enterococcus › Enterococcus faecium24 seq.
64Faecalicatena contorta0.1%
Lachnospiraceae › Faecalicatena › Faecalicatena contorta24 seq.
65Roseburia intestinalis0.1%
Lachnospiraceae › Roseburia › Roseburia intestinalis23 seq.
66Streptococcus agalactiae0.1%
Streptococcaceae › Streptococcus › Streptococcus agalactiae22 seq.
67Lachnospiraceae bacterium MC_360.1%
Eubacteriales › Lachnospiraceae › Lachnospiraceae bacterium MC_3621 seq.
68Enterococcus durans0.1%
Enterococcaceae › Enterococcus › Enterococcus durans20 seq.
69Dorea sp. MC_330.1%
Lachnospiraceae › Dorea › Dorea sp. MC_3320 seq.
70butyrate-producing bacterium L2-120.1%
Clostridia › Eubacteriales › butyrate-producing bacterium L2-1220 seq.
71Gemmiger formicilis0.1%
Eubacteriales › Gemmiger › Gemmiger formicilis19 seq.
72Lachnospira eligens0.1%
Lachnospiraceae › Lachnospira › Lachnospira eligens19 seq.
73Lachnospiraceae bacterium DJF_VP18k10.1%
Eubacteriales › Lachnospiraceae › Lachnospiraceae bacterium DJF_VP18k118 seq.
74butyrate-producing bacterium M50/10.1%
Clostridia › Eubacteriales › butyrate-producing bacterium M50/117 seq.
75Bacteroides finegoldii0.1%
Bacteroidaceae › Bacteroides › Bacteroides finegoldii17 seq.
76Lactobacillus rogosae0.1%
Lactobacillaceae › Lactobacillus › Lactobacillus rogosae17 seq.
77Eubacterium ventriosum0.1%
Eubacteriaceae › Eubacterium › Eubacterium ventriosum16 seq.
78Escherichia sp.0.1%
Enterobacteriaceae › Escherichia › Escherichia sp.15 seq.
79Enterococcus sp.0.1%
Enterococcaceae › Enterococcus › Enterococcus sp.13 seq.
80Faecalibacterium sp. Marseille-Q07460.1%
Oscillospiraceae › Faecalibacterium › Faecalibacterium sp. Marseille-Q074612 seq.
Eukaryotes18S rRNA61 species
81Thelebolus stercoreus3.9%
Thelebolaceae › Thelebolus › Thelebolus stercoreus875 seq.
82Aspergillus candidus3.8%
Aspergillaceae › Aspergillus › Aspergillus candidus846 seq.
83Lactuca sativa0.2%
Lactucinae › Lactuca › Lactuca sativa35 seq.
84Clavispora lusitaniae0.1%
Metschnikowiaceae › Clavispora › Clavispora lusitaniae25 seq.
85Scopulariopsis brevicaulis0.1%
Microascaceae › Scopulariopsis › Scopulariopsis brevicaulis14 seq.
86Penicillium sp. FA6-20.0%
Aspergillaceae › Penicillium › Penicillium sp. FA6-210 seq.
87Aspergillus niger0.0%
Aspergillus › Aspergillus subgen. Circumdati › Aspergillus niger5 seq.
88fungal sp.0.0%
Eukaryota › Fungi › fungal sp.5 seq.
89Rhodotorula mucilaginosa0.0%
Sporidiobolaceae › Rhodotorula › Rhodotorula mucilaginosa4 seq.
90Aspergillus flocculosus0.0%
Aspergillaceae › Aspergillus › Aspergillus flocculosus4 seq.
91Penicillium freii0.0%
Aspergillaceae › Penicillium › Penicillium freii4 seq.
92Aspergillus sclerotiorum0.0%
Aspergillaceae › Aspergillus › Aspergillus sclerotiorum3 seq.
93Cercozoa sp. WA49p88t2LS0.0%
Eukaryota › Cercozoa › Cercozoa sp. WA49p88t2LS3 seq.
94Sclerocleista ornata0.0%
Aspergillaceae › Sclerocleista › Sclerocleista ornata3 seq.
95Candida parapsilosis0.0%
Debaryomycetaceae › Candida › Candida parapsilosis3 seq.
96Solanum dulcamara0.0%
Solaneae › Solanum › Solanum dulcamara3 seq.
97Penicillium chrysogenum0.0%
Aspergillaceae › Penicillium › Penicillium chrysogenum3 seq.
98Penicillium expansum0.0%
Aspergillaceae › Penicillium › Penicillium expansum3 seq.
99Hanseniaspora uvarum0.0%
Saccharomycodaceae › Hanseniaspora › Hanseniaspora uvarum3 seq.
100Aspergillus cervinus0.0%
Aspergillus › Aspergillus subgen. Fumigati › Aspergillus cervinus3 seq.
101Valeriana officinalis0.0%
Caprifoliaceae › Valeriana › Valeriana officinalis3 seq.
102Geotrichum candidum0.0%
Dipodascaceae › Geotrichum › Geotrichum candidum3 seq.
103Rasamsonia sabulosa0.0%
Trichocomaceae › Rasamsonia › Rasamsonia sabulosa2 seq.
104Thelebolus globosus0.0%
Thelebolaceae › Thelebolus › Thelebolus globosus2 seq.
105Eurotium athecium0.0%
Aspergillaceae › Eurotium › Eurotium athecium2 seq.
106Spinacia oleracea0.0%
Anserineae › Spinacia › Spinacia oleracea2 seq.
107Penicillium limosum0.0%
Aspergillaceae › Penicillium › Penicillium limosum2 seq.
108Brassica rapa0.0%
Brassiceae › Brassica › Brassica rapa2 seq.
109Penicillium griseofulvum0.0%
Aspergillaceae › Penicillium › Penicillium griseofulvum2 seq.
110Aspergillus flavipes0.0%
Aspergillus › Aspergillus subgen. Circumdati › Aspergillus flavipes2 seq.
111Saccharomyces cerevisiae0.0%
Saccharomycetaceae › Saccharomyces › Saccharomyces cerevisiae2 seq.
112Candida albicans0.0%
Debaryomycetaceae › Candida › Candida albicans2 seq.
113Hyphozyma variabilis0.0%
Hyphozyma › Hyphozyma variabilis › Hyphozyma variabilis var. variabilis2 seq.
114Acremonium sclerotigenum0.0%
Hypocreales › Acremonium › Acremonium sclerotigenum1 seq.
115Penicillium oxalicum0.0%
Aspergillaceae › Penicillium › Penicillium oxalicum1 seq.
116Aspergillus fumigatus0.0%
Aspergillus › Aspergillus subgen. Fumigati › Aspergillus fumigatus1 seq.
117Aspergillus chevalieri0.0%
Aspergillaceae › Aspergillus › Aspergillus chevalieri1 seq.
118fungal sp. ZJ220.0%
Eukaryota › Fungi › fungal sp. ZJ221 seq.
119Hyaloscypha sp. B TL-20120.0%
Hyaloscyphaceae › Hyaloscypha › Hyaloscypha sp. B TL-20121 seq.
120Monascus sanguineus0.0%
Aspergillaceae › Monascus › Monascus sanguineus1 seq.
121Aspergillus sparsus0.0%
Aspergillus › Aspergillus subgen. Nidulantes › Aspergillus sparsus1 seq.
122Eubrownia dissociata0.0%
Chlorophyceae › Eubrownia › Eubrownia dissociata1 seq.
123Podosphaera longiseta0.0%
Erysiphaceae › Podosphaera › Podosphaera longiseta1 seq.
124Neohypochnicium geogenium0.0%
Polyporales › Neohypochnicium › Neohypochnicium geogenium1 seq.
125Pseudohamigera striata0.0%
Aspergillaceae › Pseudohamigera › Pseudohamigera striata1 seq.
126Penicillium lagena0.0%
Aspergillaceae › Penicillium › Penicillium lagena1 seq.
127Penicilliopsis zonata0.0%
Aspergillaceae › Penicilliopsis › Penicilliopsis zonata1 seq.
128Naganishia albida0.0%
Filobasidiaceae › Naganishia › Naganishia albida1 seq.
129Trichoderma reesei0.0%
Hypocreaceae › Trichoderma › Trichoderma reesei1 seq.
130Cercozoa sp. WA46ap86t11LS0.0%
Eukaryota › Cercozoa › Cercozoa sp. WA46ap86t11LS1 seq.
131Solanum carolinense0.0%
Solaneae › Solanum › Solanum carolinense1 seq.
132Penicillium sp. KF2210.0%
Aspergillaceae › Penicillium › Penicillium sp. KF2211 seq.
133Aspergillus terreus0.0%
Aspergillus › Aspergillus subgen. Circumdati › Aspergillus terreus1 seq.
134Elaeagnus umbellata0.0%
Elaeagnaceae › Elaeagnus › Elaeagnus umbellata1 seq.
135Xanthisma spinulosum0.0%
Machaerantherinae › Xanthisma › Xanthisma spinulosum1 seq.
136Penicillium commune0.0%
Aspergillaceae › Penicillium › Penicillium commune1 seq.
137Monascus ruber0.0%
Aspergillaceae › Monascus › Monascus ruber1 seq.
138Cryptococcus sp. YACCYB220.0%
Cryptococcaceae › Cryptococcus › Cryptococcus sp. YACCYB221 seq.
139Symmetrospora pseudomarina0.0%
Symmetrosporaceae › Symmetrospora › Symmetrospora pseudomarina1 seq.
140Rhodotorula taiwanensis0.0%
Sporidiobolaceae › Rhodotorula › Rhodotorula taiwanensis1 seq.
141Aspergillus sp. DX-2010a0.0%
Aspergillaceae › Aspergillus › Aspergillus sp. DX-2010a1 seq.
Note: List includes taxa above reporting threshold. Organisms below threshold may not be shown.
6

Overall index

Continuous scale 0–100 (higher is more favourable). Integrates quantitative 16S+18S with sensitive semi-quantitative 18S eukaryote screening.
35/100
Clear signals
Value for this patient. Below: what raises and lowers the score; further — full calculation definition.

What raises the score

  • Microbiome diversity (Shannon index) within range

What lowers the score

  • Conditional bacteria: Streptococcus, Clostridium (level low) -6.0
  • Conditional bacteria: Escherichia (level low) -3.0
  • Absolute bacterium (mandatory list): Shigella (level low) -3.0
  • Single-cell eukaryotes (protozoa/yeast): Aspergillus, Penicillium, Clavispora (level high) -15.0

How the index is calculated

Scale 0–100 (higher is better). Starting point is the ecological component (100 pts). Penalties for pathogen signals are subtracted with category saturation. Absolute detections additionally cap the score.

Ecological component (100 pts)
  • microbiome diversity (Shannon) — 45%
  • key group ratios — 30%
  • taxon distribution vs reference — 25%
Signal penalties — category caps
  • conditional bacteria — up to 25 pts
  • single-cell eukaryotes — up to 15 pts
  • absolute bacterium — up to 20 pts
  • multicellular helminth — up to 35 pts
Upper score limits
  • absolute bacterium — medium: score ≤ 55
  • absolute bacterium — high: score ≤ 30
  • dominant single-cell (18S): score ≤ 65
Score bands: 80–100 Balance · 60–79 Mild deviations · 40–59 Moderate dysbiosis · 20–39 Clear signals · 0–19 Severe disturbance / alert pathogen.

Test method — SPARK-biomSCAN

  • Oxford Nanopore platform: PCR amplification and long-read sequencing.
  • Proprietary primers: molecular probes targeting 50,000+ species.
  • High sequencing quality: average Q-score ~17.5.
  • Bioinformatics based on BLAST.
  • Reference databases: NCBI, SILVA, PR2.
  • Result precision: minimum 95% reference sequence match.
  • Method limitation: does not exclude pathogens below detection limit.

Summary

LABORATORY
SPARK-TECH DIAGNOSTYKA
ul. Lelewela 14/1–2
31-108 Kraków
tel. 572 260 126 / 12 331 00 32
LABORATORY DIRECTOR
Dr n. med., mgr biol. Mateusz Adamski
neurologist
Recommendations
Proper interpretation and further recommendations require clinical assessment and careful medical history. Medical consultation may be necessary.
Approved by
mgr Katarzyna Pietruś
Laboratory diagnostician
PWZDL 17797
Approval date
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