What is the Organic Acids Test?
The Organic Acids Test (OAT) from Great Plains Laboratory is a comprehensive metabolic snapshot of your overall health with 76 significant markers! It is favored by functional medicine practitioners as a powerful screening tool to assess the function of the brain and gut, get key data about vitamin, mineral, and oxidative stress levels, and screen for infections, chronic illnesses, and genetic conditions.
What are Organic Acids?
Chemicals in urine from the metabolic processes (converting food & air into energy & cells, and breaking down waste) of the human body. Over 1,000 different organic acids have been detected in urine since this kind of testing started. Differing levels of specific organic acids—too many, too few, or even the presence of unique acids, can indicate problems in the body.
How do you test?
The OAT Test is an analysis of urine. Organic acids are often 100 times more concentrated in urine than in blood. You will take a sample of first morning urine and mail it to Great Plains Laboratory. In about 3 weeks, you will receive a comprehensive report to review with your doctor.
What does the Organic Acids Test Report show?
This in-depth screening test looks at multiple layers of functioning. All of these markers interact and influence each other. Your doctor Can cause or worsen behavior disorders, hyperactivity, movement disorders, fatigue, and impair immune function.
and can help assess and identify:
- Intestinal yeast and bacteria
- Symptoms can include bloating, indigestion, flatulence, and irregular bowl movements.
- Vitamin and mineral levels
- Sub-optimal levels of vitamins or minerals can lead to fatigue, other symptoms
- Oxidative stress
- Cellular damage and toxicity that can be related to many health problems.
- Neuro transmitter levels
- Atypical levels of dopamine and serotonin can produce symptoms of anxiety or depression.
- Chronic illnesses
- Including oxalate levels which are highly correlated with many chronic illnesses.
- Immune deficiencies
- Acquired infections
- Genetic conditions
How can the OAT Test Help Me?
If abnormalities are detected in your OAT results, your doctor will explain the results and create a customized plan that may include supplements, such as vitamins and antioxidants, or dietary modification.
Upon treatment, patients have reported significant improvement such as decreased fatigue, regular bowel function, increased energy and alertness, increased concentration, improved verbal skills, less hyperactivity, and decreased abdominal pain.
How Do I Get Started?
If you would like to do an Organic Acids Test and review the results with a doctor please call Red Mountain Natural Medicine at 208-322-7755.
For more detailed information please visit the Great Plains Laboratory website.
Some information on this page is from or a paraphrase of the Great Plains Laboratory website.
