Key Highlights
- Microba Life Sciences shares rose 8.82% to $0.037 in the 3 November 2026 trading session, while the S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.14%.
- GI Navigator launched on 7 October 2026 in Australia and the United Kingdom, with more than 150 early access tests ordered.
- Core test Volume reached a record 6,527 tests in the quarter, up 32% on the prior corresponding period.
During the Trading session on 3 November 2026, Microba Life Sciences Ltd (ASX:MAP) shares rose 8.82% to $0.037. The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) was up 0.14%, or 12.50 points, at 8,869.00 at 2:42 pm (GMT+11) on the same day. Microba Life Sciences is a microbiome diagnostics company. Its quarterly activities report, released on 20 October 2026, covers the quarter ended 30 September 2026.
GI Navigator
The company launched GI Navigator, a full microbiome and gut test intended to help practitioners resolve complex gastrointestinal symptoms, on 7 October 2026. More than 400 practitioners have joined the waitlist.
Testing volumes
A record 6,527 core tests were performed, up 32% on the prior corresponding period, at an annualised run rate of more than 26,000 tests. The record Australian quarter of 5,589 Microbiome Explorer tests was up 44%.
Pricing and product
New Australian pricing took effect on 1 September 2026, with list prices up 13% to 22%. Microbiome Explorer 3.0 was released in September, including a one-page report.
Cost base
The company reset its cost base during the quarter, reducing annualised cash operating costs.
Sector context
The S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.14% during the session. The report does not discuss the diagnostics market.
Risks
Pricing changes could affect Demand from practitioners. The company's cost reset is ongoing, and the UK launch is at an early stage. Future test volumes depend on continued practitioner adoption and reimbursement pathways.
What lies ahead
The company will track ordering volumes from the GI Navigator launch in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Final Word
The quarter showed record test volumes, a product launch and a cost reset.






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