A healthy gut is worth passing on.
Heirloom finds and screens healthy stool donors for faecal microbiota transplant (FMT). 11 questions tell you if you could qualify — and explain the science behind each one as you go.
From first question to first donation.
Most people don't qualify — that's expected. The questionnaire is designed so you find out early, before anyone collects a sample.
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Answer 11 questions
Age, digestion, allergies, sleep and more. Each one links to the research behind it.
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Clinical screening
Eligible donors book blood and stool tests with [Partner lab]. Results come back in [X] days.
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Donate on your schedule
Collect at home with a kit, drop off at [Location]. Track every donation in the app.
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Get compensated
[$X] per accepted donation, paid [weekly]. Your sample goes to patients who need it.
Go down to answer. Go sideways to learn.
Every question has a rabbit hole behind it — short, cited explainers on why it matters to the microbiome. Read as much or as little as you like. Nobody has to finish the science to reach the next question.
Who can donate?
The bar is high because recipients are often unwell. A quick guide — the questionnaire gives you the real answer.
- Aged [18–50]
- BMI within [range]
- No antibiotics in [X] months
- Regular, comfortable digestion
- No chronic gut or autoimmune conditions
- Live within reach of [Location]
Questions people ask
What is FMT used for?
FMT transfers stool from a screened healthy donor to a patient to restore their gut bacteria. Its established use is treating recurrent C. difficile infection; other uses are being studied in trials.
Why do so few people qualify?
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What happens to my answers?
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How is donating compensated?
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