Organic Acids Test (OAT)
How to complete the test
Full collection instructions are found inside the test kit.
You can preview these instructions below.
Video guide
It is important that you follow the instructions inside your test kit very carefully.
For further support, you can watch this step-by-step video guide.
About the Organic Acids Test
OAT is a urine test that is a comprehensive assessment of 76 markers that provide a metabolic snapshot of your health, including an accurate evaluation of intestinal yeast and bacteria. The OAT includes markers for vitamin and mineral levels, oxidative stress, neurotransmitter levels and oxalates.
The laboratory
Mosaic Diagnostics is a research-based clinical laboratory and world leader in providing testing for metabolic and environmental factors in chronic illnesses.
They are dedicated to assisting healthcare practitioners help patients achieve their maximum potential through quality laboratory testing. Mosaic Diagnostics provides one of the most reliable, comprehensive, and understandable scientific results, using the latest technology and proven techniques.
Important
Not following the instructions will result in sample rejection and your sample will need to be recollected.
- Ensure hand writing is legible and forms are completed in full
- Make sure patient name is written on the collection container/s
- Names written on collection container labels must match names written on the form (e.g. abbreviations, middle names and initials) must be identical in all fields
- Please ensure sample is tightly closed; not only is it messy for our team, but it will need to be resubmitted
- Please ensure correct amount of sample is collected as per instructions (no more or less than as requested)
Test FAQs
No, this test can be used for infants. NOTES: Test samples take 2-3 days to get to the lab in the US. If all the tests are ordered together, each test is reported separately. Collection must be completed after a 6 hour sleep.
General FAQs
Please be aware that if you are sending your sample by post, this may take up to 1 week to arrive at FxMed. (You can contact your local post office for more specific time frames). Test results then take between 2 – 3 weeks from the date your sample is received by FxMed. FxMed then forwards the results to your practitioner. We cannot send results directly to the patient. Only your practitioner can explain your results to you.
Further support
Should you require further support, our friendly customer service team can help you with any specific questions on billing, shipping, or collection.
For all other enquires, please contact your practitioner. Please be aware that our customer service team cannot assist with any questions regarding your health or why you have been recommended this test. Thanks for your understanding.
