What is the MycoTOX Profile?
MycoTOX is a urine test that screens for 11 different mycotoxins, from 40 species of mold. Mycotoxins are metabolites produced by fungi like mold, which can infest buildings, vehicles, and food.
Diseases and symptoms linked to mycotoxin exposure include pneumonia-like symptoms, heart disease, rheumatic disease, asthma, sinusitis, cancer, memory loss, vision loss, chronic fatigue, skin rashes, depression, and liver damage.
The MycoTOX Profile uses the power of advanced mass spectrometry (MS/MS), which is necessary to detect lower levels of these fungal toxins. This test is optimal for follow up testing to ensure that detoxification therapies have been successful.
Who Might Benefit From the MycoTOX?
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People who experience chronic unexplained symptoms, including unexplained pains, weakened immune system, headaches, chronic fatigue and rashes. Some symptoms associated with mycotoxins exposure:
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- Liver disease
- Dizziness
- Dermatitis
- Fever
- Irritability
- Difficulty concentrating
- Allergic rhinitis
- Asthma
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Fibromyalgia
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Diarrhea or Vomiting
- Food allergies
- Chronic Fatigue
- Thyroid irregularities
- Balance problems or Vertigo
- Infertility
- Seizures
Markers in the MycoTOX Profile
- Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1)
- Ochratoxin A (OTA)
- Sterigmatocystin (STG)
- Roridin E
- Verrucarin A
- Enniatin B1
- Zearalenone (ZEA)
- Gliotoxin
- Mycophenolic Acid
- Dihydrocitrinone
- Chaetoglobosin A
Sample Report
Collection Instructions
Urine
10 mL of the first morning urine before food or drink is suggested. Fasting for 12 hours may increase the excretion of mycotoxins from the adipose tissue. However, fasting is not recommended if running this test in combination with other urine tests.
Urine is collected from the convenience of home and shipped to our laboratory for analysis. Shipping label is included in test price.