MycoTOX Profile (Mold Exposure)
Experiencing symptoms that might be related to mold toxicity, such as fatigue, brain fog, respiratory issues, or skin problems?
Our test will help you obtain an accurate diagnosis as well as a treatment plan based on the severity of your condition.
Our approach
MycoTOX Profile and the results show moderate to high levels of mycotoxins there are things you can do to help the body eliminate the toxins and prevent future exposures.
With our new MycoTOX Profile, we can identify mycotoxin exposures and make recommendations for detoxification treatments that have been effective.
To get the whole picture of what’s happening, consider doing the MycoTox profile in partnership with the Organic Acids Test.
MOLD TESTED BY MYCOTOX
Exposure to molds can negatively impact health either directly due to inhalation or dermal contact with mold or mold spores – or secondarily due to the concomitant presence of their secondary metabolites, mycotoxins.
ASPERGILLUS
Aspergillus is the most prevalent mold group in the environment. Two of the most common Aspergillus mycotoxins are aflatoxin and ochratoxin. The main target of these toxins is the liver. These toxins have been found in all major cereal crops including peanuts, corn, cotton, millet, rice, sorghum, sunflower seeds, wheat, and a variety of spices.
PENICILLUM
There are over 200 species of Penicillium that have been discovered. It is often found in indoor environments and is responsible for many allergic reactions. The most common mycotoxin produced by Penicillium is ochratoxin (OTA). Ochratoxin is nephrotoxic, which means that it damages the kidneys. It is also carcinogenic.
STACHYBOTRYS
Stachybotrys is a greenish-black mold. This mold can grow on materials with a high cellulose and low nitrogen content such as gypsum board, paper, fiberboard, and ceiling tiles. Stachybotrys is known for its production of the highly toxic macrocyclic trichothecene mycotoxins.
FUSARIUM
Exposure to mycotoxins from Fusarium can lead to both acute and chronic effects. These symptoms can include abdominal distress, malaise, diarrhea, emesis, and death. ZEN possesses estrogenic effects and has been implicated in reproductive disorders.
Why Test for Mycotoxins?
Mycotoxins cause adverse health effects that may be acute and chronic in nature that can manifest in various and ambiguous symptoms, the degree of impact can vary depending on the age, sex, genetics, and underlying health status of the exposed individual, as well as the duration and dose magnitude of the offending substance and their synergistic effects with other mycotoxins. Providers assessing symptomatic patients with known mold exposure or with an environmental history concerning mold exposure, will also need to consider the concomitant presence of mycotoxins and their potential negative health impacts as proper testing is essential for accurate treatment. The MycoTOX Profile is specifically designed to help healthcare practitioners identify mycotoxin exposure and guide a targeted prevention and treatment plan.
How Can Someone Be Exposed to Mycotoxins?
Common routes of exposure include inhalation, dermal contact, and ingestion via common contaminated food sources (corn, cereals, ground and tree nuts, spices, dried fruits, apples, coffee, meat, milk, and eggs). Mold contamination can also affect nearly all indoor materials, including drywall, paint, wallpaper, carpeting, and more, posing various routes of exposure. When excessive moisture is present in high-humidity geographic areas or water-damaged buildings. The growth of these biological agents in damp environments leads to the production of spores, cells, fragments, and volatile organic compounds which have been linked to a wide range of health hazards.
How Does the MycoTOX Profile Measure Mycotoxins?
The MycoTOX profile utilizes state-of-the-art liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) technology to ensure high specificity (or fewer false positive results) and capture free (unconjugated) mycotoxin presence even at low levels, this is crucial as mycotoxins, even at low levels of exposure, can cause serious health problems. Our test is so sensitive that we can detect amounts of many compounds in parts per trillion (ppt). To account for variations in fluid intake, we utilize creatinine correction to ensure accurate and reliable results. By utilizing LC-MS/MS technology, we can precisely identify all our analytes, reducing the risk of false positives. With the MycoTOX Profile, you can trust that you are receiving the most accurate and reliable results possible.
The MycoTOX Profile urine-based assay assesses levels of 11 different mycotoxins.
Aflatoxins: AFM1
Ochratoxins: Ochratoxin A
Trichothecenes: Roridin E (ROE), Verrucarin A (VRA),
Zearalenone: Zearalenone
Chaetoglobosin (CHA)
Enniatin B (ENB)
Gliotoxin (GTX)
Mycophenolic Acid (MPA)
Sterigmatocystin (STC)
Citrinin (CTN)
The MycoTOX Profile test report is designed to provide you with easy-to-interpret results and comprehensive insights into your patients’ health.
Key Features on the Report Include:
- Summary of Elevated Results: Identifying potential health concerns becomes even easier as the new report prominently highlights mycotoxins with high results. This streamlined analysis process ensures you can focus on what truly matters.
- Human Figure Graphic: Enhance your patient communication with a human figure graphic that intuitively illustrates mycotoxins and their health impact. Your patients will appreciate this visual aid, making complex information more accessible.
- Source Chart: Easily navigate mycotoxins and sources, emphasizing potential toxicity and a comprehensive view of mold species.
- Improved Readability: Results are categorized by mycotoxin class for convenient referencing, enhanced by a visually intuitive chart.
- Comprehensive Test Results: The enhanced report will provide you with a complete list of test results, offering a holistic view of your patients’ mycotoxin profile. This comprehensive overview is the cornerstone of thorough analysis and comprehensive treatment planning.
- Detailed Interpretations: Empower your decision-making process with in-depth information for each mycotoxin. This includes insights into sources of exposure and potential health impacts. Armed with this knowledge, you’ll have the confidence to guide informed treatment choices.
MosaicDX offers patient-friendly sample collection kits that simplify testing. Our kits include visual, step-by-step instructions for test preparation and sample collection, personalized shipping cards, and pediatric collection bags if needed. With MosaicDX, patients can easily collect samples for testing with confidence and accuracy.
The sample test report provides a comprehensive analysis of the testing performed, including test results and interpretations to address underlying causes of symptoms.
Only 3 Steps To Get Started
1. Sign Up
Simply sign up and order the Mycotox Profile Test. A registered healthcare practitioner will submit the request for a kit on your behalf.
2. Receive Test Kit
You will receive a urine collection cup as well as other materials in the test kit. Please review all instructions prior to performing this test.
3. Start Connecting
Kits should be shipped back to the laboratory in the enclosed packaging. Results take 2 weeks upon receipt of the specimen by the laboratory.
MycoTOX Profile
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11 mycotoxins tested
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40 species of mold
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One urine sample
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Diseases and symptoms linked to mycotoxin exposure include fever, pneumonia-like symptoms, heart disease, rheumatic disease, asthma, sinusitis, cancer, memory loss, vision loss, chronic fatigue, skin rashes, depression, ADHD, anxiety, and liver damage. With our new MycoTOX Profile, we can identify mycotoxin exposures and make recommendations for detoxification treatments that have been effective.
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