Are You Suffering from Toxic Mold?
Test yourself for mold toxicity with this easy, at-home urine test. MycoTOX screens for eleven different mycotoxins, from 40 species of mold, in one urine sample.
Here is some information on mold and its symptoms from Great Plains Lab:
"Mycotoxins are some of the most prevalent toxins in the environment. Mycotoxins are metabolites produced by fungi like mold, which can infest buildings, vehicles, and foodstuffs. A majority of mycotoxin exposures are through food ingestion or airborne exposure. In the European Union, 20% of all grains harvested have been found to be contaminated with mycotoxins. Unfortunately, mycotoxins are resistant to heat and many processing procedures.
Fungi are able to grow on almost any surface, especially if the environment is warm and wet. Inner wall materials of buildings, wall paper, fiber glass insulation, ceiling tiles, and gypsum support are all good surfaces for fungi to colonize. These fungi then release mycotoxins into the environment causing symptoms of many different chronic diseases. 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."
Who Is This For?
This package is for anyone who suspects mold toxicity or is struggling with mystery illness! Please also read the pre-test instructions below as you may want to purchase a detox challenge supplement.
State Restrictions: Please note that this test cannot be sent from residents of New York states.
Country Restrictions: Unfortunately we are not allowed to ship this test to certain countries. Please check with your country's policies about shipping medical specimens prior to ordering.
What Does the Mold Testing Package Include?
- A mycotoxins urine test (covered in the cost of the package)
- Optional upgrades to includes more testing markers (see below)
- A private, 30-minute test analysis consult with one of our functional health and mold experts
- A written, customized list of supplement and lifestyle recommendations based on your test results
About the Three Testing Options
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Option 1: Mycotoxins Test (mold test)
--> This main test screens for eleven different mycotoxins, from 40 species of mold, in one urine sample.
--> Read my article on dealing with toxic mold here.
--> Learn more about this specific lab test here. -
Option 2: Add the Organic Acids Test (OAT)
--> This test uses the same urine sample at the Mycotoxin test, and it tests markers of metabolism that can inform us about Candida overgrowth, bacterial infection, neurotransmitter production, glutathione status and more.
--> Read my article on the OAT test HERE.
--> Learn more about this specific lab test here.
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Option 3: Add the Non-metal Chemicals & Glyphosate Test (includes Mycotoxins and OAT testing)
--> GPL-TOX (Toxic Non-metal Chemicals) screens for 172 different environmental pollutants using 18 different metabolites, all from a single urine sample. This is not a heavy metals test, but rather tests for chemicals we are exposed to, including gasoline additives and pesticides.
--> Read more about this specific lab test here.
--> The Glyphosate Test screens for levels of glyphosate, the world's most widely used herbicide. It is broad-spectrum and is used in more than 700 different products in farming and home use. "Glyphosate was introduced in the 1970s to kill weeds by targeting the enzymes that produce the amino acids tyrosine, tryptophan, and phenylalanine. The enzymes of many bacteria are also susceptible to inhibition by this chemical, thus altering the flora of many animals..." including the gut flora of humans.
--> Read my article about glyphosate here.
--> Read more about this specific lab test here.
To chose which testing package you want, please see the checkboxes at the top of this page.
What Are the Specific Testing Instructions?
We ask that you perform a "toxins challenge" before testing. To do this, do one of the following:
- Use a sauna (as much as tolerated) 3 days and again 1 hour before testing.
- Take oral glutathione at 200 mg 2 X or 12 sprays 2 X day of Results RNA ACG glutathione for 1 week.
What Is the Timeframe?
Once all your test results have been returned to us, we will contact you to make an appointment. It's usually about 2 weeks from when the lab receives the test that we get the results.
What Other Mold Testing Do You Recommend?
- A dust test or mold plate test is essential if you currently suspect mold in your home, office or vehicle. You can order any of these tests yourself. Learn more.
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If you are positive for mycotoxins in your urinary mold test, we recommend a follow up MARCoNS test to uncover any hidden infections in your nose. You can order this test from us on a full-up visit, and you will pay the lab directly as the pricing varies per specimen and review it with us in a Past Labs Review session. Learn more.
Do You Take Insurance?
We are health coaches and cannot bill insurance. However, if you have a Health Savings Account (HSA) credit card, you may be able to purchase this service on that card if coaching and testing are allowed. If you have trouble getting your HSA card to work on our site, we can send a PayPal bill instead.
