What this panel measures
The Organic Acids Test (OAT) is a simple and efficient at home urine test that assesses a number of metabolic pathways providing insight into imbalances and nutrient needs. The OAT can provide insight into a wide range of conditions, making it valuable for individuals who are experiencing complex chronic conditions.
What your OAT results include:
- Intestinal Microbial Overgrowth markers evaluate for candida activity, clostridia bacteria toxins, potential mold exposure, and imbalance in the gut microflora.
- Oxalate Metabolites provide insight into oxalate levels being generated by organisms within the system or via dietary contributions.
- Glycolytic Cycle Metabolites and Mitochondrial Markers (Krebs Cycle and Amino Acid Metabolites) evaluate for metabolic efficiency (e.g., use of glucose and amino acids for energy generation) and mitochondrial dysfunction.
- Neurotransmitter Metabolites evaluate for phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan metabolism which are linked to neurotransmitter status and quinolinic acid production.
- Pyrimidine Metabolites & Ketone and Fatty Acid Oxidation markers give insight into folate status and cellular turnover, as well as mitochondrial utilization of fatty acids for energy production.
- Nutritional Markers provide insight into the sufficiency of essential vitamins, antioxidants, and metabolic pathway co-factors.
- Indicators of Detoxification assess for the presence of oxidative stress via markers of glutathione sufficiency and methylation versus transsulfuration function.
- Amino Acid Metabolites may suggest functional nutrient need or be reflective of genetic metabolic dysfunction if a consistently, persistently elevated level of a particular analyte is noted.
- The Mineral Metabolism marker provides insight into dietary intake of phosphate and can give insights into Vitamin D levels.
How It Works
Your urine collection kit is mailed directly to you. Collect your first-morning urine sample, freeze it for a minimum of 4 hours, then ship it back using the provided prepaid label and box (full lab directions are available here from Mosaic Diagnostics). Results are typically emailed to you and Dr. Robinson within 5–10 business days, followed by a call with recommendations.
