Instytut Mikroekologii

What Instytut Mikroekologii does

Instytut Mikroekologii sp. z o.o. is a Polish private medical diagnostic laboratory headquartered at ul. Sielska 10 in Poznań, with a regional branch in Warsaw (Wola, within the MediSpace building). Founded by internist Dr. n. med. Mirosława Gałęcka, the company operates with approximately 13 employees and is part of the Diagnostyka Capital Group (Grupa Kapitałowa Diagnostyka). The institute specializes in advanced microbiome and hypersensitivity diagnostics, with a portfolio spanning gut microbiota testing (Mikrobiota jelit, in Basic/Screen/Pro/Complete tiers), IgG food sensitivity testing (ImuPro), IgE allergy testing (ALEX3, covering 300 allergens), hydrogen-methane SIBO/IMO breath testing, urogenital microbiota panels, celiac disease markers, skin and nail diagnostics, genetic testing, and pediatric mycology (PediMyk). Core technology combines proprietary laboratory protocols with validated third-party platforms (ALEX3 from MacroArray Diagnostics, ImuPro) and integrates a home blood-draw service, free telephone consultations, and online ordering through instytut-mikroekologii.pl.

The institute generates revenue primarily through one-time laboratory testing services and dietary supplement resale (including OMNi-BiOTiC probiotics and prebiotics), supplemented by paid medical and dietary consultations in internal medicine, pediatrics, pediatric neurology, and dietetics. GTM combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce, stationary visits at Poznań and Warsaw, and a multi-clinic partner facility network across Poland that sells and redeems tests on the institute's behalf. Active marketing channels include a content-rich blog, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, email newsletters, free phone consultations, and healthcare professional referrals. The company targets individuals with digestive and allergy concerns, food-sensitive patients, longevity-focused consumers, pediatric families (including autism spectrum support via SPEKTRUM), and partner healthcare practitioners seeking specialized laboratory diagnostics.

Pricing is not publicly disclosed on the website, and no revenue, funding, or valuation data is available. Operational compliance includes GDPR/RODO, the Polish Patient Rights Act, and the Polish Medical Laboratory Act. Two notable 2026 product launches, the Pakiet Longevity and Test ALEX3, alongside ongoing geographic and partner-channel expansion, indicate the company is in an active product-extension and channel-buildout phase.

Name

Instytut Mikroekologii

Legal name

Instytut Mikroekologii spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością

Website

https://instytut-mikroekologii.pl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Polish medical diagnostic laboratory in Poznań specializing in gut microbiota, food sensitivity (ImuPro), allergy (ALEX3), and SIBO testing, serving individual consumers and healthcare partners via e-commerce, two clinical locations, home blood-draw service, and a partner facility network across Poland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Services

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Biomarker Laboratory Services (Immunoassays/Flow/Cytometry) (HLAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Microbiology & Infectious Disease Testing (Trial Support) (HLAGAEAF), Food, Feed & Nutraceutical Analytical Testing (HLAGADAN), Labeling, Nutrition Facts & Allergen Verification Services (AFALAAAH)

Keywords

• Gut microbiota diagnostics
• Food sensitivity testing
• Allergy diagnostics
• SIBO breath testing
• Laboratory diagnostic services

Headquarters

HQ city

Poznań

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Diagnostic Testing Services: Revenue from conducting and processing laboratory tests across categories including gut microbiota, food sensitivities, allergies, SIBO, genetic diagnostics, and skin/nail testing. Tests are sold individually or as packages. Results include personalized probiotic and dietary recommendations.
2. Dietary Supplements (Probiotics, Prebiotics, Nucleotides): Sale of dietary supplements including OMNi-BiOTiC® probiotic and prebiotic products. Supplements are recommended alongside diagnostic services and sold through the institute's e-commerce shop.
3. Medical and Dietetic Consultations: Paid consultations with medical specialists (internists, pediatricians, pediatric neurologists) and dietitians, available in-person in Poznań and Warsaw, or by telephone. Also includes microbiology consultations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Instytut Mikroekologii operates a medical diagnostic laboratory that provides specialized gut microbiota testing, IgG food hypersensitivity (ImuPro) testing, IgE allergy (ALEX3) testing, SIBO/IMO breath testing, intestinal markers, urogenital microbiota, celiac and skin/nail diagnostics, along with dietary supplements and medical/dietitian consultations. The institute sells individual tests and packaged bundles (e.g., Pakiet Longevity) to individual patients through its own e-commerce shop, home blood draw service, partner facility network, and in-person facilities in Poznań and Warsaw.

Product overview

Instytut Mikroekologii is a healthcare institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of laboratory diagnostic services and medical consultations. The core product is the Mikrobiota jelit (gut microbiota) testing with four panel tiers (Basic, Screen, Pro, Complete), which assesses gut bacteria and fungi composition with individualized probiotic recommendations. Related diagnostic services include ImuPro (IgG food hypersensitivity testing), Test ALEX3 (IgE allergy testing with 300 allergens), SIBO/IMO breath testing, and intestinal markers. The company also offers urogenital microbiota testing, celiac disease testing, skin/nail diagnostics, genetic testing, and PediMyk pediatric mycology. A Pakiet Longevity package bundles multiple tests with probiotic therapy and dietetics support. Services include at-home blood collection, free phone consultations, and in-person medical and dietary consultations at facilities in Poznań and Warsaw. The company also sells dietary supplements including OMNi-BiOTiC® probiotics and prebiotics. The offering is structured as individual tests and packages rather than a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mikrobiota jelit: Intestinal microbiota testing panel offering gut bacteria and fungi analysis with personalized probiotic therapy recommendations.
• ImuPro
• ALEX3
• Longevity

Products and services

• Mikrobiota jelit (Gut Microbiota Testing) Laboratory diagnostic test that assesses the composition of gut bacteria and fungi using multiple panel tiers (Basic, Screen, Pro, Complete). Results include individualized probiotic therapy recommendations. For individuals with digestive, microbiome, or gut-related health concerns and for healthcare professionals seeking detailed microbiota data.
• ImuPro Food Sensitivity Testing IgG-dependent food hypersensitivity testing with multiple panel options (Basic, Complete, Vegetarian, Screen+). Enables individually tailored anti-inflammatory elimination diet based on results. For individuals with suspected food intolerances and chronic inflammation symptoms.
• Test ALEX3 Allergy Testing Blood test that checks IgE reactions to 300 allergens (218 molecules and 82 extracts) in one blood sample. Aligned with EAACI (European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology) recommendations. For individuals with allergy symptoms or healthcare practitioners needing comprehensive allergen screening.
• Hydrogen-Methane Breath Test (SIBO/IMO) Hydrogen-methane breath test for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and Intestinal Methanogenic Overgrowth (IMO). Available in stationary and mail-in formats. For patients with suspected SIBO/IMO symptoms such as bloating, distension, and digestive irregularities.
• Pakiet Longevity (Longevity Package) Comprehensive longevity-focused diagnostic package that includes gut microbiota testing, intestinal marker analysis, food sensitivity testing, individualized probiotic therapy recommendations, and anti-inflammatory diet guidance with dietitian support. For health-conscious individuals seeking proactive longevity support.
• Markery stanu jelit (Intestinal Markers) Diagnostic testing for intestinal health markers including calprotectin (M2-PK), occult blood, pathogens and parasites detected via PCR, and other marker-based assessments. For physicians and patients investigating intestinal inflammation, infection, or other GI pathology.
• Mikrobiota układu moczowo-płciowego (Urogenital Microbiota) Diagnostic testing for urogenital microbiota including vaginal microbiome screening with multiple panel options. For women experiencing vaginal or urogenital health concerns and their treating clinicians.
• Celiakia (Celiac Disease Testing) Testing for celiac disease markers and gluten-related conditions. For individuals with suspected celiac disease or gluten-related symptoms and their healthcare providers.
• Badania skóry i paznokci (Skin and Nail Diagnostics) Testing for Demodex (eyelash mites), skin conditions, and semi-quantitative cultures. For patients with chronic skin or nail conditions and the dermatologists treating them.
• Diagnostyka genetyczna (Genetic Diagnostics) Genetic diagnostics testing for various hereditary conditions and predispositions. For individuals and clinicians seeking genetic insights into health risks and hereditary conditions.
• PediMyk Pediatric Mycology Pediatric mycology test for diagnosing fungal infections in children. For parents of pediatric patients and pediatric clinicians suspecting fungal infections.
• Pobranie krwi w domu (Home Blood Draw Service) Mobile blood sample collection at the patient's home, enabling diagnostic testing without visiting a laboratory. For patients with mobility constraints, time limitations, or preference for at-home service.
• Medical Consultations Medical consultations including internal medicine, pediatrics, pediatric neurology, microbiology, and dietetics. Available in-person at Poznań headquarters and Warsaw branch. For patients needing specialist guidance on diagnostic results and treatment planning.
• Konsultacje dietetyczne (Dietary Consultations) Dietary consultations provided by dietitians for personalised nutrition plans based on diagnostic test results. For patients seeking tailored elimination diets or anti-inflammatory nutrition guidance.
• Pakiety (Diagnostic Bundles) Pre-packaged diagnostic bundles combining multiple related tests at discounted pricing. For patients seeking comprehensive assessment across multiple diagnostic categories at lower total cost.
• Suplementy diety (Dietary Supplements) Probiotic and prebiotic dietary supplements including OMNi-BiOTiC® brand products for supporting microbiome balance. For patients receiving diagnostic recommendations and seeking complementing supplementation.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OMNi-BiOTiCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOMNi-BiOTiC® probiotic and prebiotic preparations are offered for sale through Instytut Mikroekologii's product range, making microbiome-supporting supplements available alongside diagnostic services.
• ALEX (MacroArray Diagnostics)coreTechnology or IntegrationInstytut Mikroekologii offers the ALEX3 allergy test, checking IgE reactions to 300 allergens (218 molecules and 82 extracts) aligned with EAACI recommendations.
• ImuProcoreTechnology or IntegrationInstytut Mikroekologii provides ImuPro food sensitivity testing (IgG-dependent delayed food hypersensitivities) in multiple panel tiers (Basic, Vegetarian, Screen+, Complete), with accompanying elimination diet recommendations.
• SPEKTRUM (Autism Spectrum)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized autism spectrum kindergarten facilities that integrate Instytut Mikroekologii diagnostics into their therapeutic programs. The institute has multi-year collaboration with autism specialists and observes diagnostic effects in SPEKTRUM facilities.
• MediSpaceminorOthersWarsaw branch (Oddział w Warszawie) is housed within the MediSpace building at ul. Spokojna 5, providing physical office space for the institute's Warsaw operations.
• Diagnostyka Capital Group (Grupa Kapitałowa Diagnostyka)coreOthersInstytut Mikroekologii Sp. z o.o. is part of the Diagnostyka capital group. Data processing disclosures indicate co-administration of personal data with other group companies for joint activities.
• Volumna MedicaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner healthcare facility listed on the institute's collaboration page, offering institute diagnostic services.
• Akademia Love Your Guts (Naczynia Połączone)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare education platform specializing in digestive health, whose founder recommends and integrates institute testing into her practice.
• Panaceum, Pracownia Zdrowych Zmian, Instytut Coachingu, For Clinic, Nowa Nadzieja, Klinika Pastelova, KDR, Klinika Kluszczyk, CTMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVarious healthcare, therapy, and wellness partner facilities listed on the institute's website, representing a broad network of collaborators across Poland who integrate institute diagnostics.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Medicover: Medicover is a large private healthcare operator in Poland (parent of Synevo) that offers diagnostics, outpatient care, and employer wellness programs — a broader incumbent that competes for the same self-pay diagnostic and longevity demand.

Direct peers

• Viome: Viome sells direct-to-consumer gut-microbiome and health tests with personalized food and supplement recommendations, closely matching Instytut Mikroekologii's stool-based microbiota + probiotic/dietary offering.
• Sun Genomics: Sun Genomics offers personalized microbiome sequencing with custom-formulated probiotics, paralleling the institute's Mikrobiota jelit panels and OMNi-BiOTiC supplement tie-in.
• DayTwo: DayTwo is a direct-to-consumer microbiome diagnostics company that combines gut-microbiome sequencing with personalized nutrition recommendations — the same diagnostic-plus-dietary-advisory model that Instytut Mikroekologii operates in Poland.
• BIOHM Health: BIOHM Health provides gut-microbiome testing combined with probiotics and dietary guidance, directly comparable to Instytut Mikroekologii's diagnostic-plus-probiotic stack.
• Atlas Biomed: Atlas Biomed is a UK-based DTC microbiome and DNA testing company offering personalised food-sensitivity and gut-health reports — overlapping with ImuPro and Mikrobiota jelit product tiers.

Regional players

• Genomed: Genomed is a Polish molecular-diagnostics and genetic-testing laboratory that competes in the genetic-testing category of Instytut Mikroekologii's portfolio and targets similar specialist referrers.
• Synevo Polska: Synevo operates a nationwide Polish clinical-laboratory network within the Medicover group, providing allergy, immunology, and gastroenterology testing that overlaps with several of Instytut Mikroekologii's panels.
• ALAB Laboratories: ALAB is one of Poland's largest private diagnostic laboratory networks; it competes for the same Polish patient and clinician demand, though with a broader general-diagnostics menu rather than microbiome specialization.

Others

• MacroArray Diagnostics: MacroArray Diagnostics is the Austrian developer/manufacturer of the ALEX3 allergy platform that Instytut Mikroekologii offers commercially; it is an enabling technology partner and adjacent supplier in the allergy-testing value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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