Table 3 Reference values for selected indicator bacteria and stool pH
Species [Genus] | Standard [Log10 CFU/g feces] | Method |
|---|---|---|
ANAEROBIC | ||
Bifidobacterium spp. | ≥ 8 | Real-time PCR |
Bacteroides spp. | ≥ 9 | Real-time PCR |
Faecalibacterium prausnitzii | ≥ 9 | Real-time PCR |
Akkermansia muciniphila | ≥ 8 | Real-time PCR |
Feces pH | 5.8–6.5 | |