Myco-Metabolic Panel (urine)

Description

Why Test for Mycotoxins?

Mycotoxins cause adverse health effects that may be acute and chronic in nature that can manifest in various and ambiguous symptoms, the degree of impact can vary depending on the age, sex, genetics, and underlying health status of the exposed individual, as well as the duration and dose magnitude of the offending substance and their synergistic effects with other mycotoxins. Providers assessing symptomatic patients with known mold exposure or with an environmental history concerning mold exposure, will also need to consider the concomitant presence of mycotoxins and their potential negative health impacts as proper testing is essential for accurate treatment. The MycoTOX Profile^® is specifically designed to help healthcare practitioners identify mycotoxin exposure and guide a targeted prevention and treatment plan.

How Can Someone Be Exposed to Mycotoxins?

Common routes of exposure include inhalation, dermal contact, and ingestion via commonly contaminated food sources (corn, cereals, ground and tree nuts, spices, dried fruits, apples, coffee, meat, milk, and eggs). Mold contamination can also affect nearly all indoor materials, including drywall, paint, wallpaper, carpeting, and more, posing various routes of exposure. When excessive moisture is present in high-humidity geographic areas or water-damaged buildings, the growth of these biological agents in damp environments leads to the production of spores, cells, fragments, and volatile organic compounds, which have been linked to a wide range of health hazards.

Why Test?

Mold exposure is more common and can have significant health consequences than you may realize, but with MosaicDX’s testing, you can make informed decisions to improve your quality of life.

With the Myco-Metabolic Panel, you can take control of your health, uncovering mycotoxin exposure and its negative impacts on bodily processes critical to good health. This comprehensive test combination offers clarity and valuable insights for you and your practitioner to effectively address health challenges.

• Evaluates the 11 most prevalent and harmful mycotoxins produced by molds.
• Comprehensive view of 76 key markers tied to gut health, neurotransmitters, energy production, nutritional status, detoxification capability, and beyond.
• Convenient, at-home sampling for everyone, without invasive procedures.
• Utilizes cutting-edge technology to deliver highly specific and accurate test results.

What are Mycotoxins?

Mycotoxins are toxic metabolites produced by certain types of molds – microscopic filamentous fungi that are pervasive in both outdoor and indoor environments. Mycotoxins pose a serious public health threat, and can cause a number of chronic health problems, such as kidney damage, liver damage, immune suppression, and certain types of cancer. Mycotoxins have also been associated with a number of complex chronic conditions

What are Organic Acids?

Organic acids are products of the body’s metabolic pathways. Evaluation of these downstream metabolites from various metabolic pathways provides insight into key physiologic areas that can contribute to the development of chronic diseases and conditions:

• Gut Health
• Mitochondrial Dysfunction
• Neurotransmitter Status
• Detoxification
• Macronutrient Breakdown
• Nutritional Status

MosaicDX offers patient-friendly sample collection kits that make testing simple. Each kit includes:

• Visual, step-by-step instructions for test preparation and sample collection.
• Personalized shipping cards.
• Pediatric collection bags if needed.

Please Carefully Note Before Placing Your Lab Order

• All lab test sales are final. Once an order is placed, refunds, cancellations, exchanges, and chargebacks are not permitted, except where required by law.
• Cellular Advisory does not participate in, bill, accept assignment from, or coordinate with private insurance plans. We do not provide superbills and are unable to assist with insurance claims, reimbursement requests, or claim resolution related to laboratory testing, consultations, or related services.
• Lab kits cannot be shipped to P.O. boxes. Please provide a valid residential or business shipping address at checkout.
• After your lab test order is placed, you are responsible for carefully reviewing all instructions, completing any required sample collection or lab draw, and returning the specimen according to the laboratory’s requirements.
• All laboratory testing is performed by independent third-party laboratories, including but not limited to Mosaic Diagnostics and ZRT Laboratory, when applicable. Cellular Advisory does not operate these laboratories and is not responsible for laboratory processing times, rejected samples, delayed shipments, incomplete submissions, or laboratory-specific requirements.
• After your order is completed, you will receive follow-up instructions by email or through the applicable lab portal. Please review those instructions carefully before beginning your test.