Mitochondrial Function Test

What Does the Mitochondrial Function Test Measure?

This test analyzes 66 markers, covering critical aspects of metabolic health, toxic exposure, and mitochondrial function:

• 16 Mycotoxins: Produced by five major mycotoxin families, including Aflatoxins, Trichothecenes, Gliotoxins, Ochratoxin A (OTA), and Zearalenone (ZEA). Mycotoxins can cause a range of health issues, including immune suppression, oxidative stress, and organ damage.
• 36 Organic Acids: Key metabolites from glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, fatty acid oxidation, neurotransmitter metabolism, and detoxification pathways. These markers assess nutrient absorption, energy production, and oxidative damage, helping identify metabolic imbalances and deficiencies.
• 14 Environmental Metabolites: Detects exposure to common environmental pollutants such as xylene, toluene, benzene, and phthalates. These chemicals are known to disrupt endocrine function, cause oxidative stress, and contribute to chronic health conditions.

Advanced Testing Technology

The Mitochondrial Function Test utilizes both ELISA and LC-MS/MS technologies. The ELISA method is employed to detect mycotoxins with exceptional precision, while the LC-MS/MS technology ensures accurate quantification of organic acids and pollutants in urine. This dual-method approach guarantees highly accurate and reliable results.

How Does It Work?

• Collect your sample: The test requires both liquid urine and dried urine samples, collected from the first-morning void.
• Register your test: Register your test ID online for proper tracking and processing.
• Send your sample back: Use the prepaid envelope to return your sample to our accredited lab.
• Get your results: You’ll receive your detailed results digitally within 10 business days, offering insights into your mitochondrial function and toxic burden.

Why Choose the Mitochondrial Function Test?

This test is ideal for individuals experiencing chronic fatigue, poor energy levels, or those with potential exposure to environmental toxins. By assessing mitochondrial function and toxic burden, you can take the first steps toward optimizing your health and wellness.

Items to Avoid Before Specimen Collection

To ensure the most accurate test results, we recommend avoiding the following items 48 hours before collecting your sample. These foods, beverages, and preservatives can affect the test outcome:

• Beverages: Tea, coffee, alcoholic beverages, juice (see vegetables/fruits list).
• Vegetables/Fruits: Avocado, kiwi, tomato, pineapple, banana, plantain, grapes/raisins, plums/prunes.
• Seeds/Nuts: Walnut, pecan.
• Other: Ketchup, vanilla extract, Jell-O™, aged and processed cheeses.
• Preservatives: Sorbic acid/sorbate (E200-203), benzoic acid/sodium benzoate (E210-213).

By avoiding these items, you help ensure the most accurate and reliable test results.