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Microbial Organic Acids Test (MOAT)
General DescriptionThe Microbial Organic Acids Test primarily shows metabolites produced by yeast and bacteria. The additional indicators are also yeast and bacteria metabolites. At lower test values, they are related to yeast or bacterial dysbiosis. Higher test values can indicate a rare genetic condition. Testimonials"I like the work of The Great Plains Laboratory, Inc., and the book and conferences by Dr. Shaw. I have sent samples of my patients (names omitted) for detection of organic acids and morphine peptides in urine and now they are improving greatly with the results you have recommended." – Pediatrician from Barcelona, Spain “Within a few weeks of starting treatment for the yeast and bacterial problems I started feeling better than I had felt in years.” – Email to Dr. Shaw from the Director at the Fibromyalgia Coalition International Analyte ListFor a complete list of the clinical significance of each metabolite, click here. Yeast/Fungal: Citramalic (methylmalic) acid, 5-hydroxymethyl-2-furoic acid, 3-oxoglutaric acid, Furan-2, 5-dicarboxylic acid, Furancarbonylglycine, Tartaric acid (hydroxymalic acid), Arabinose, Carboxycitric acid; Bacterial: 2-hydroxyphenylacetic acid, 4-hydroxyphenylacetic acid, HPHPA, 3- (3-hydroxyphenyl-3-hydroxypropionic acid), VMA (vanyl mandelic acid) analog; Additional Indicators: Glyceric acid, Glycolic acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric (HMG) acid, Hydroxyhippuric acid, 3-indoleacetic acid, Hippuric acid, Phenylcarboxylic acid, Indole-like compound Turn Around TimeThe turn around time for this test is 1-3 weeks, unless unforeseen circumstances arise. Specimen Requirements5 mL of urine is the absolute minimum. 10 mL of urine is preferred. First morning urine before food or drink is preferred. Patient must avoid apples, grapes (including raisins), pears, cranberries and their juices 24 hours prior to the specimen collection. CPT Codes82570 83921*20 Kit InstructionsFor urine instructions please click here. |
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