MOAT - Microbial Organic Acids Test

Have you already done the OAT and want an update on your yeast and fungal markers?

If running a new OAT is not in the budget, this MOAT is a great alternative. 

It's basically the first page from the OAT. While it doesn't have all the other markers, it does have the yeast and fungal markers, bacterial markers, and clostridia markers.

The MOAT is particularly useful as a 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. However, we strongly recommend that the full OAT be performed as the initial screening test.

View a sample MOAT report here
View collection instructions here

What do we measure in the MOAT?

We're checking 20 different markers related to your gut health, with an emphasis on markers often affected by mold illness. 

1. Yeast and fungal markers
2. Bacterial markers
3. Clostridia markers

See the linked sample report to see exactly what's analyzed.

Why do people worried about mold use the OAT?

The MOAT can offer great insight into fungal colonization in the body. Not just candida, but also some specific molds from water damaged buildings. If we see high metabolites of Aspergillus or Fusarium we know there could be a big issue with mold. We would then also complete a Mycotoxins lab to see if the body is harboring mycotoxins.

If there is colonization we would delve into anti-fungal herbal complexes while integrating a proper layered approach to binders.

A complete OAT would collect all 75 markers, this MOAT is just 20 markers. 

Are there any conditions that commonly run a MOAT?

This is a common lab for any chronic condition, including, but not limited to:

1. Lyme
2. Mold illness
3. Gut issues
4. PANS/PANDAS
5. ADD/ADHD
6. Autism
7. IBS
8. Crohn's
9. Colitis
10. Sleep disorders
11. POTS
12. Fatigue

And many more.

Sample collection tips

10 mL of first morning urine before food or drink is suggested. Patients should avoid apples, grapes (including raisins), pears, cranberries and their juices 48 hours prior to specimen collection. Avoid arabinogalactan, echinacea, reishi mushrooms, and ribose supplements for 48 hours before collection.

Avoid other moldy foods like peanuts, peanut butter, fermented drinks, etc. 

Further instructions will come with kit.

View a sample MOAT report here
View collection instructions here

We ship the MOAT within the USA (not NY), to Canada, and to most other International countries. Contact us if you have an issue checking out for your country. 

The MOAT urine test comes via UPS and includes return shipment packaging and label for UPS. 
 
Once your lab results are complete they will be sent to you. If you need help with interpretation and creating a protocol, you will be given the option of booking a Zoom with Matt or Joy.