The short answer is, no. None of our tests are intended to be used on or by children as the reference values are based of adults (18+). There are also other factors such as testing methods that are hard to perform and overall exposure towards substances and foods that makes results not as accurate.
Tests that can be used on children if they have been exposed to the foods/substances:
Food Intolerance Test 40 items
Food Intolerance Test 80 items
Food Intolerance Test 240 items
Allergy Test – Small
Allergy Test – Medium
Combined Allergy & Food Intolerance Test
Pet Allergy Test
Pollen Allergy Test
DNA Testing
For results to be accurate, the child must have been exposed to the tested substances prior to the testing period. These tests are not recommended for children under 1 year, as limited exposure may lead to false negatives.
DNA testing can be used on children, provided they are able to complete the testing method correctly. DNA tests require spitting into a test tube, which means the child must be old enough to understand the process and provide enough saliva for analysis For the DNA Methylation Plus Test, children must not only be able to spit into the collection tube but also provide an adequate saliva sample and demonstrate maturity to follow the process. This makes the test suitable for children of all ages, provided they meet the sample collection requirements.
The following test methods are not recommended for children
Some of our tests are not designed for children due to practical and medical limitations.
Breath Tests
Breath tests require a large volume of exhaled air, which young children are typically unable to provide. These tests are:
SIBO Test
Lactose Intolerance Test
Fructose Intolerance Test
Blood-in-tube tests
These tests typically require a minimum of 300 µl of blood, which can be difficult and potentially distressing to collect from a child. These tests are generally:
Vitamin tests
Nutrition tests
Stool Tests:
Stool tests can technically be performed on children, and many parents are interested in checking their child’s gut health. However, we do not recommend them for two reasons:
Adult-Based Reference Values: Our analyses are based on adult reference ranges, and we do not currently have child-specific benchmarks. This limits our ability to accurately interpret results. The reference values in the report will be hard to follow.
Gut Development: Children under the age of 6–7 may not have a fully developed gut microbiome, which can lead to results that are not representative or reliable.
Stool tests not recommended for children:
Gut Microbiome Small
Gut Microbiome Medium
Gut Microbiome Large
Gut Microbiome XL
Leaky Gut
Test IBS Test
Why aren't most tests suitable for children?
Most of our tests are developed for adult users. There are two main reasons why certain tests are unsuitable for children:
Method Complexity: Some testing procedures (such as breath collection or blood volume requirements) are difficult or unfeasible to perform on children.
Reference Data: Interpretation of test results is based on adult reference values. Without pediatric benchmarks, the reliability and usefulness of results may be limited.
Summary
The majority of our tests are not recommended for children. Tests that may be used from age 1 and up include specific allergy and food intolerance tests. Exposure to tested substances is necessary for accurate results. Stool and other advanced tests can technically be performed but should be approached with caution due to interpretation limitations. If you choose to proceed with testing your child, please be aware that we may have limited ability to support result interpretation.