Microbial Organic Acids Test + Yeast Culture w/ Sensitivity Test Combo
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General Description
This combo panel includes three tests for the presence of yeast. The Microbial Organic Acids Test measures yeast metabolites in the urine. In the Yeast Culture with Sensitivity Test, a culture is grown and the stool sample is examined under the microscope. If the yeast grows in culture, sensitivity of that yeast to prescription antifungals and to natural antimicrobials is determined. This information is valuable in directing therapy for yeast overgrowth.
Panel Includes
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Microscopic Yeast Evaluation |
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Sensitivity to prescriptive/natural agents |
Benefits of the Combo Test
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More information for weighing yeast treatment options |
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Find out which type of anti-fungal will work best |
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Discount for ordering both tests together |
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Consultation concerning results is included with each test at |
Treatment Options
Depending on test results, suggestions can include:
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Diet modification |
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Diet supplementation, primarily with nutrients which increase the quantity of beneficial bacteria (e.g. lactobaccilli) in the gastrointestinal tract |
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Oral antifungal or antibacterial (anaerobic) medications |
Analyte List
For a complete list of the clinical significance of each metabolite, please click here.
Microbial Organic Acids Test (MOAT): Citramalic, 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-Furoic, 3-Oxoglutaric, Furan-2,5-Dicarboxylic, Furancarbonylglycine, Tartaric, Arabinose, Carboxycitric, Tricarballylic, 2-Hydroxyphenylacetic, 4-Hydroxyphenylacetic, 4-Hydroxybenzoic, 4-Hydroxyhippuric, HPHPA (Clostridia marker), 4-Cresol, DHPPA (beneficial bacteria), Hippuric, 3-Indoleacetic, 3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaric, 2-Hydroxyhippuric, Creatinine
Yeast Culture w/ Sensitivity Test: Yeast (Mycology) culture: 48 possible yeast and fungal species; Yeast (microscopy ─ visible presence of yeast cells); Yeast sensitivity to: Berberine, Caprylic Acid, Uva Ursi , Tannic Acid, Oregano, Undecylenic Acid, Citrus Seed Extract, Nystatin, Fluconazole, Itraconazole, Ketoconazole
Specimen Requirements
10 mL of urine is preferred. Tests may not be done in some cases if the preferred amount is not shipped. First morning urine before food or drink is suggested. Patient must avoid apples, grapes (including raisins), pears, cranberries and their juices 24 hours prior to the specimen collection.
Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your physician.
CPT Codes
Microbial Organic Acids Test: 82570 83921*20
Yeast Culture w/ Sensitivity: 87102 87106 87184 87220
Kit Instructions
For Organic Acids Test and Yeast Culture with Sensitivity Combo instructions please click here.
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