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Metabolic & Microbial
OAT Organic Acids Test
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The Organic Acids Test (OAT) offers detailed insight into metabolic function and overall well-being. It assesses mitochondrial function, focusing on markers related to the Krebs cycle—our body’s process for converting fats, proteins, and carbohydrates into usable energy.
What the OAT Test Measures
This test evaluates a wide range of biomarkers, including:
Who can benefit from this test?
Your practitioner may recommend this test if you have:
- Fatigue, low energy or suspected mitochondrial issues
- Brain fog, mood changes or poor concentration
- Suspected bacterial or yeast overgrowth in the gut
- Nutrient deficiencies or poor detoxification
- A wish to assess metabolism and cellular energy
- Complex, multi-system symptoms needing a broad screen
Learn more about this test
What the test involves
A first-morning urine sample collected at home, providing a broad snapshot of metabolism, gut microbes, detoxification and nutrient markers.
This test measures:
- Bacterial and yeast overgrowth in the gut
- Mitochondrial function and the Krebs cycle
- Oxalate and glycolysis (sugar) metabolism
- Neurotransmitter breakdown products
- Folate metabolism and nutritional deficiencies
- Fatty acid and ketone processing
- Detoxification efficiency and oxidative stress
- Amino acid metabolism
Frequently asked questions
The OAT uses a first-morning urine sample collected at home. A kit is posted to you with everything you need, and you return the sample to the laboratory using the prepaid packaging provided.
Tests typically take 2 to 3 weeks from the date you send them back. We will email you the results when we receive them.
