Description
Organic Acids Test (OAT) — Genova Diagnostics
Offers an extraordinary window into your body’s metabolic function. By measuring metabolic byproducts in urine, this test reveals how efficiently your cells are producing energy, processing nutrients, and managing microbial populations.
What Is Assessed
- Mitochondrial & energy metabolism: Krebs cycle function, fatty acid oxidation
- Nutritional status: B-vitamins, biotin, folate, Vitamin C, CoQ10
- Neurotransmitter metabolism: Serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine pathways
- Yeast & bacterial overgrowth: Candida metabolites, Clostridia markers
- Oxidative stress & detox: 8-OHdG, glutathione markers
Clinical Insights
- Identifies metabolic inefficiencies
- Detects nutrient deficiencies at functional level
- Evaluates neurotransmitter balance
- Assesses detoxification and oxidative stress
Who Should Consider This Test
- Fatigue and low energy
- Mood disorders or cognitive issues
- Nutrient deficiencies
- Chronic health conditions
Sample Collection
- Urine sample
Why Choose OAT?
Standard Nutrient Tests
- Static measurement
OAT
- Functional metabolic insight
👉 Shows how the body is functioning, not just levels
Lab: Genova Diagnostics | USA
Sample: First-morning urine
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