- The test highlights metabolites produced by bacteria and yeast
- Low test values can indicate excessive yeast or bacterial dysbiosis
- Higher test values can suggest rare genetic conditions
- Ideal for use after using the Organic Acid Test (OAT)
- Lab kits and test fees are pre-paid through Agape Nutrition
- Receive results within three to four weeks
- Schedule a phone consultation with Dr. Stephen Smith or your own healthcare consultant
During the process of energy production, the breakdown of neurotransmitters, and natural detoxification, organic acids are produced. The accumulation of certain organic acids within the body can be an indicator that the metabolic process is being inhibited. This can result in dysbiosis, which is an imbalance of beneficial microbial organisms in the digestive system, and a lack of important bacteria. Symptoms of dysbiosis can include diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, and excessive gas. The Great Plains Laboratory Microbial Organic Acid Test (MOAT) is designed to detect the imbalances that can lead to these conditions.
Using The Great Plains Laboratory Microbial Organic Acid Test (MOAT) is easy to use. The patient should collect 10ml of urine in the morning before eating or drinking. In the 24 hours before testing, certain foods such as cranberries, grapes, apples, raisins, and pears should be avoided. Juices from these foods should also not be ingested. The sample is sent to the testing laboratory and results are normally received in three to four weeks. The specimen must be collected and mailed from a state outside of New York. Results can only be sent to an address outside the state of New York.
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Great Plains Microbial Organic Acid Test:
The Microbial Organic Acids Test (MOAT) is included in the Organic Acids Test (OAT)and primarily shows metabolites produced by yeast and bacteria. The additional indicators are also yeast and bacteria metabolites. At lower test values, they are related to yeast or bacterial dysbiosis. Higher test values can indicate a rare genetic condition.
The MOAT is ideal for the follow-up to the OAT and may be recommended by practitioners looking for a specific abnormality, to monitor certain microbial balances, or to assess treatment efficacy. We strongly recommend the OAT as the initial screening test.
General Description:
The Microbial Organic Acids Test (MOAT) is included in the Organic Acids Test (OAT)and primarily shows metabolites produced by yeast and bacteria. The additional indicators are also yeast and bacteria metabolites. At lower test values, they are related to yeast or bacterial dysbiosis. Higher test values can indicate a rare genetic condition.
The MOAT is ideal for the follow-up to the OAT and may be recommended by practitioners looking for a specific abnormality, to monitor certain microbial balances, or to assess treatment efficacy. We strongly recommend the OAT as the initial screening test.
This test reports 21 components (including Creatinine) such as markers for beneficial bacteria, harmful bacteria, Clostridia species, Candida species, other yeast, and fungal metabolites, and general markers of dysbiosis.
Sample Test Report: Microbial Organic Acid Test (MOAT) Sample Report
NOTE: Due to The Great Plains Laboratory does not have a contract with the state of New York.
New York residents are not allowed to perform or mail this test kit for processing within or from the state of New York. Furthermore, The Great Plains Laboratory will not process this test kit mailed from the State of New York.
*If you are interested in performing this test kit, you will need to:
- Perform / Collect the specimen outside of the state of New York.
- Mail for processing from an address outside of the state of New York.
- Receive your results to the same address outside of the state of New York.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.