Organic Acids Metabolic & Environmental Pollutant Test

The organic acids test is a simple urine test that looks at biomarkers from various metabolic pathways. These biomarkers give an overview of several major systems in the body and an analysis of nutritional deficiencies in the body. The organic acid test is a nutritional test providing insights into the body’s cellular metabolic processes. Organic acids are metabolic intermediates that are produced in pathways of central energy production, detoxification, neurotransmitter breakdown, or intestinal microbial activity. Marked accumulation of specific organic acids detected in urine often signals a metabolic inhibition or block. The metabolic block may be due to a nutrient deficiency, an inherited enzyme deficit, toxic build-up or drug effect.

The organic acid metabolic and environmental pollutant panel is the most comprehensive assessment in the essence that it covers several major systems in the body looking at all other organic acid profiles. This useful test panel covers organic acid panels 4016, 4013, 4015, 4018, 4014 all out of one single spot urine collection.

Analytes

• 2-Methylhippuric Acid
• 3-Methylhippurate
• 3-OH-Proprionic Acid
• 3,4-Dimethylhippurate
• 4-Cresol
• 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid (5HIAA)
• 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid (5HIAA2)
• 8 OH-deoxyguanosine
• a-Keto-b-Methylvaleric Acid
• a-Ketoglutaric Acid
• a-Ketoisocaproic Acid
• a-Ketoisovaleric Acid
• a-OH-Butyric Acid
• Adipic Acid
• and Phthalate
• Arabinitol
• Ascorbic Acid (Vit C)
• B-Complex Vitamins & Amino Acid
• b-OH-b-Methylglutaric Acid
• b-OH-Butyric Acid
• Metabolites of
  • Benzene
  • Styrene
  • Toluene
  • Trimethylbenzene
  • Xylene
• Benzoate
• Benzoate (OA)
• beta-Hydroxyisovaleric Acid
• Biotin (Vit H)
• CARBOHYDRATE Metabolism/Glycolysis
• cis-Aconitic Acid
• Citramalic Acid
• Citric Acid
• Citric acid cycle metabolites
• CLOSTRIDIAL SPECIES
• CoEnzyme-Q10 (CoQ10)
• Cortisol (OA)
• creatinine
• Detoxification Indicators
• Dihydroxyphenylpropionic Acid
• Ethylmalonic Acid
• Fumaric Acid
• Glucaric Acid
• Glucose (OA)
• Glutaric Acid (Vit B2)
• Glyceric Acid
• Glycolic Acid
• Hippurate
• Hippurate (OA)
• Homovanillic Acid (HVA)
• HVA/5HIAA Ratio
• Indoleacetic Acid
• Isocitric Acid
• Ketone/fatty acid metabolites
• Kynurenic Acid
• L. acidophilus/General Bacteria
• Lactic Acid
• Malic Acid
• Mandelate
• Mandelate + Phenylglyoxylate
• Metabolites
• Methyl-Succinic Acid
• METHYLATION COFACTORS
• Monoethyl Phthalate
• N-Acetylcysteine (NAC)
• NEUROTRANSMITTER METABOLISM
• Organic acids
• Orotic Acid
• Oxalic Acid
• Oxidative Damage/Antioxidant Markers
• p-HydroxyPhenylacetate
• Pantothenic Acid (Vit B5)
• ParaHydroxyBenzoate
• ParaHydroxyphenyllactate
• Phenylacetate
• Phenylglyoxylate
• Phenylpropionate
• Phthalic Acid
• Picolinic Acid
• Pimelic Acid
• Pyridoxic Acid (Vit B6)
• Pyroglutamic Acid
• Pyruvic Acid
• Quinolinate
• Quinolinic Acid (OA)
• Suberic Acid
• Succinic Acid
• t,t-Muconic Acid
• Tartaric Acid
• Tricarballylate
• Vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA)
• Xanthurenic Acid
• YEAST/FUNGAL DYSBIOSIS MARKERS

Test Method

LCMS/MS/MS (Liquid chromatography mass spectrometry)

Common Symptoms of Organic Acid & Environmental Pollutant Imbalances

Metabolic disorders involving organic acids and or environmental pollutants can vary greatly, this is because organic acids play a role in a wide variety of metabolic processes, environmental pollutants can cause severe toxicity in the body and can disrupt essential organic acids, here are some of the more common symptoms of an organic acid and or environmental pollutants disorder:

• Gastrointestinal and Digestive Health
  • Acid reflux
  • Bloating, gas and distention
  • Nausea
• Skin and Dermatological Health
  • Allergies
• Mental and Emotional Health
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Sleep abnormalities
• Autoimmune and Immune System
  • Autoimmune disorders
  • Impaired immune system
• Cardiovascular Health
  • Blood sugar dysregulation
  • Cardiovascular Disease
• Other Health Conditions
  • Cancer
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Dermatitis
  • Endocrine related cancers
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Joint pain
  • Mood changes
  • Multiple chemical sensitivity
  • Neurological conditions
• Reproductive Health
  • Female fertility issues
• Respiratory Health
  • Sinus congestion
• Nutritional and Dietary Symptoms
  • Weight gain

About The Test

All tests come with full instructions, including a pre-authorised practitioner script.

Home test kits come with everything you need to complete the test, including free express post return postage to the laboratory.

All pathology test kits come with a preauthorised script (including test kit/s if required) to take to your local pathology test centre.
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Turn-around time: up to 14 days

Do you have a organic acids metabolic imbalance or environmental toxicity?

Organic acids play a very important part in how our body works and is responsible for many of the metabolic (metabolism) processes that keep you healthy, when one or more of these organic acids becomes out of balance they can cause havoc with your health both physically and mentally.  Testing for organic acids & environmental pollutants is a great way to get an overview of several major body systems and find imbalances in your metabolism, once detected these imbalances can indicate nutritional deficiencies, problems with detoxification, improper energy production, intestinal dysbiosis, environmental toxicity and neurotransmitter imbalances preventing your body, brain and metabolism from working properly.

About The Organic Acids & Environmental Pollutants Test

The organic acids and environmental pollutants test is widely considered one of the most valuable metabolism tests available due to wide range of data that is tested.  The test assesses a wide range of cellular and physiological processes including intestinal dysbiosis, energy production, nutrient co factor requirements, neurotransmitter metabolism and several environmental pollutants. By evaluating organic acid levels and environmental pollutants, pinpointing the metabolic dysfunctions occurring at the cellular level, a comprehensive, customised treatment strategy can be made for each individual.  This comprehensive test covers the following organic acid pathways:

• Environmental Pollutants – (Metabolites of Benzene, Xylene, Toluene, Trimethylbenzene, Styrene, Phthalate exposure)
• Bacterial Dysbiosis Markers – (Organic acids for Intestinal dysbiosis)
• Yeast & Fungal Dysbiosis Markers – (Organic acids for Intestinal dysbiosis)
• Citric Acid Metabolites – (Lactic acid, Pyruvic acid, Citric acid, cis-aconitic acid, Isocitric acid, α-ketoglutaric acid, Fumaric acid, Malic acid)
• Ketone/Fatty Acid Metabolites – (Adipic acid, Suberic acid, β-hydroxy-β-methyglutaric acid (HMG), β-hydroxybutyric acid)
• Methylation Cofactor Sufficiency Markers – (Combinations of several co factors sufficiency markers tested)
• Neurotransmitter Metabolites – (Cofactor sufficiency markers, Neurotransmitter metabolites HVA, VMA, 5HIAA)

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