Organic Acid Test

1. Simple At-Home Testing

Follow the easy step-by-step guide to complete this urine test from the comfort of your home.

2. Pre-Test Guidelines

• Fasting: Not required, but recommended for best results.
• Hydration: Limit water intake to no more than 8 oz in the hour before collection to avoid diluted samples.
• Diet: Avoid apples, grapes, pears, cranberries (including juices/products), mushrooms, and ribose supplements for 48 hours before the test.
• Medications & Supplements: Check with your provider about whether to continue or pause any medicines or supplements.

3. Best Collection Practices

• Collect your first urine sample of the morning right after waking.
• Skip the collection if you’ve already urinated during the night.
• Seal and store the sample as instructed to maintain accuracy.

4. Easy Sample Processing

Your healthcare provider will review the results and create a tailored plan to support your metabolic health and correct any nutrient imbalances.

Metabolic imbalances and nutrient deficiencies often go unnoticed but can lead to fatigue, digestive issues, and long-term health problems. The Organic Acids Test (OAT) offers a detailed view of how your body is functioning by measuring markers related to energy production, brain chemistry, and gut health. Early detection of these imbalances can help prevent chronic conditions like metabolic disorders and neurological issues. This test also identifies key vitamin, mineral, and amino acid deficiencies—making it easier to create a personalized plan with targeted supplements and dietary changes. It also gives insights into gut and microbiome health, helping improve overall metabolism and immune function.

Microbial & Gut Health Markers

Yeast & Fungal Markers:

• Citramalic Acid
• 5-Hydroxymethyl-Furoic Acid
• 3-Oxoglutaric Acid
• Furan-2,5-Dicarboxylic Acid
• Furancarbonylglycine
• Tartaric Acid
• Arabinose
• Carboxycitric Acid
• Tricarballylic Acid

Bacterial & Clostridia Markers:

• Hippuric Acid
• 2-Hydroxyphenylacetic Acid
• 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
• 4-Hydroxyhippuric Acid
• DHPPA
• 4-Hydroxyphenylacetic Acid
• HPHPA
• 4-Cresol
• Indoleacetic Acid

Metabolic & Mitochondrial Function Markers

Amino Acid Metabolites:

• 3-Methylglutaric Acid
• 3-Methylglutaconic Acid
• 3-Hydroxyglutaric Acid
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Ketone & Fatty Acid Oxidation Markers:

• 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid
• Acetoacetic Acid
• 4-Hydroxybutyric Acid
• Adipic Acid
• Suberic Acid
• Sebacic Acid
• Ethylmalonic Acid
• Methylsuccinic Acid

Energy Metabolism & Krebs Cycle Markers:

• Succinic Acid
• Fumaric Acid
• Malic Acid
• 2-Oxoglutaric Acid
• Cis-Aconitic Acid
• Citric Acid

Neurotransmitter & Brain Function Markers

Neurotransmitter Metabolites:

• DOPAC
• HVA
• VMA
• 
  

Serotonin & Tryptophan Metabolites:

• 5-HIAA
• Kynurenic Acid

Neurotransmitter Ratios:

• HVA/VMA Ratio
• HVA/DOPAC Ratio
• Quinolinic Acid
• Quinolinic Acid/5-HIAA Ratio

Detoxification, Nutritional & Oxidative Stress Markers

Vitamin & Nutritional Markers:

• 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaric Acid
• Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
• Glutaric Acid (Vitamin B2)
• Methylcitric Acid (Biotin)
• Methylmalonic Acid (Vitamin B12)
• Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)
• Pyridoxic Acid (Vitamin B6)
• Phosphoric Acid
• Glyceric Acid
• Glycolic Acid
• Oxalic Acid

Detoxification & Oxidative Stress Markers:

• Pyroglutamic Acid
• 2-Hydroxybutyric Acid
• N-Acetylcysteine Acid

Pyrimidine Metabolites:

• Thymine
• Uracil