Understand your child’s gut and brain health, from home.
Autism Diagnostics Lab’s at-home urine test measures gut and brain health markers that researchers have studied in relation to autism. It’s made for children and adults ages 2 and up. No clinic visit, no referral, no waiting room.
Rooted in gut and brain research
The MDM™ test measures selected microbially-derived metabolites, the compounds produced by bacteria and yeast in the gut. Researchers have studied several of these markers in relation to autism and child development.
What it looks at
Selected metabolites linked to gut and brain health, measured from a single urine sample.
What you get
A clear, plain-language report of the metabolites measured and their concentrations. Easy to read, and easy to share.
Why it helps
Objective information you can talk through with your family’s healthcare provider. A clear place to start.
How it works
Four simple steps, all from home. No blood draw and no clinic visit.
Order your kit
We ship the collection kit and easy instructions right to your door.
Collect at home
A quick, non-invasive urine sample. Just follow the guide inside the kit.
Mail it back
Send the sample to our lab in the prepaid packaging. Available across the US.
Get your results
Your report is ready in about 7 to 10 days, ready to share with your provider.
The MDM™ Gut & Brain Health Test Kit
Everything you need arrives at your door, ready to collect at home and mail back.
Who it’s for
Families in the autism community, and any parent or caregiver who wants a calm, clear way to understand their child’s gut health, development, and overall wellbeing, without waiting on a specialist referral.
Available for children and adults ages 2 and up, anywhere in the United States. We use separate adult and pediatric reference ranges so results are read with age-appropriate values.
An honest note. This is an at-home insight tool, not a diagnosis. Results are meant to be read alongside your child’s history, other assessments, and the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional. We won’t promise an outcome. What we give you is clear, objective information you can act on.
Built by a lab families trust
Autism Diagnostics Lab is a CLIA-certified, HIPAA-compliant laboratory focused on the gut and brain connection studied in autism. We provide metabolomics testing for families, clinicians, and researchers, with clarity and care at every step.
CLIA-certified
Testing is performed in a certified clinical laboratory.
Led by Dr. James B. Adams
A longtime autism researcher focused on the gut and brain connection.
Free US shipping
Your kit ships free, and your sample mails back free.
Common questions
Who can take the test?
Children and adults ages 2 and up, anywhere in the United States. Families order it directly, with no referral needed.
How does this relate to autism?
The test measures gut and brain health markers that researchers have studied in relation to autism and child development. It gives you objective information about those markers. It does not diagnose autism or any condition.
Is it invasive?
No. It uses a urine sample you collect at home. There is no blood draw and no clinic visit, and every kit includes simple step-by-step instructions.
How long until I get results?
Most results are ready in about 7 to 10 days. You get a clear, plain-language report you can share with your healthcare provider.
A clear first step, from your kitchen table.
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