HEALTH TESTS
Testing orders are available to everyone. You do NOT need to be a current patient to purchase tests.
You will be asked to fill out a patient form at checkout which will give us more information on your current diet and lifestyle, health concerns, current medications and supplement intake.
If you wish to purchase multiple tests for people in the same household please add quantity as 1 for each test so that individual patient forms can be completed. You can keep adding multiple tests to the same basket as long as patients reside at the same address. For multiple tests for the same patient you only need to complete the patient form once.
We work with a number of labs across the world including : Doctor’s Data Inc, Great Plains / Mosaic Laboratory, The London Clinic, Lifecode GX, The Doctors Laboratory, QuinTron, Precision Analytical, Immunosciences Labs & Verisana. If you require a test not listed here or advice on which test is best for you, please email info@mybodyfabulous.co.uk
Delivery is now available internationally, select your country at checkout. UK orders received by 2pm Mon-Fri are normally shipped via Royal Mail or courier service the same day.
OAT (Organic Acid Test) - Great Plains / Mosaic Laboratory - Urine Test
OAT (Organic Acid Test) - Great Plains / Mosaic Laboratory - Urine Test
Included in the cost of your test is advice, interpretation and support from our functional medicine team on your results via email.
You will be asked to fill out a patient form at checkout which will give us more information on your symptoms, current medications and supplement intake.
If you are ordering multiple tests for patients in the same household please add quantity as 1 for each test so we get full patient history for each person.
Please note the OAT test INCLUDES all markers in the Great Plains MOAT ( microbial organic acids test).
The Organic Acids Test (OAT) offers a comprehensive metabolic snapshot of a patient’s overall health with 76 markers. It provides an accurate evaluation of intestinal yeast and bacteria. Abnormally high levels of these microorganisms can cause or worsen behaviour disorders, hyperactivity, movement disorders, fatigue and immune function. Many people with chronic illnesses and neurological disorders often excrete several abnormal organic acids in their urine. The cause of these high levels could include oral antibiotic use, high sugar diets, immune deficiencies, acquired infections, as well as genetic factors.
Great Plains Organic Acids Test also includes markers for vitamin and mineral levels, oxidative stress, neurotransmitter levels, and is the only OAT to include markers for oxalates, which are highly correlated with many chronic illnesses.
If abnormalities are detected using the OAT, treatments can include supplements, such as vitamins and antioxidants, or dietary modification.
Please note Mosaic Labs is the new name for Great Plains Laboratory
Due to popular demand you can order the following as packages for cheaper pricing;
Great Plains Mycotoxin & OAT test - For details on the Mycotoxin mould Test please click HERE
Shipping available worldwide
This urine screen kit is posted to you from the UK and after you have taken your sample you post it back to the lab free of charge. When we receive your results back from Great Plains Laboratory in the USA (approx 2-3 weeks) we will email you your PDF report along with our functional medicine advice to support your recovery.
Within your test collection kit, we provide you with a free post UPS label and packing bag to return your completed specimen. You can drop off your sample to a UPS collection point or arrange to have your sample collected - both options are free. Please only send samples back Mon-Thurs.
Full freezing instructions included.
You can track your package with UPS by recording the Tracking Number across the middle of your shipping label.
Avoid apples, grapes, pears, and cranberries as well as their juices or products 48 hours before collection. Avoid arabinogalactan, echinacea, reishi mushrooms, and ribose supplements for 48 hours before collection.
How it Works;
This urine screen kit is posted to you from the UK within 24-48 hours of ordering so you should receive your test kit within a few days via the Royal Mail tracked service.
The kit comes with full instructions on urine collection and storage. We recommend you take your sample first thing in the morning. The sample comes with a freezer bag. Please freeze your sample for a minimum of 4 hours before you send it back.
You can then arrange for UPS to collect your sample (you can book this online the day before) or you can take your sample to a UPS drop off point. Both options are free and both are explained in your pack. Your sample is then sent free post overnight in the UPS envelope to London.
Once in London your sample is deep frozen and flown overnight to the Great Plains Labs at our cost.
When we receive your results back from Great Plains Laboratory in the USA (approx 2 weeks) we will email you your PDF report along with our functional medicine advice to support your recovery.
FAQs:
Are there any other costs to pay?
Within your test collection kit, we provide you with a free post UPS label and specialist chilled packing bag to return your completed specimen. There are no other costs for you to pay.
How much urine is required?
Specimen requirements are 10 mL of your first morning urine before food or drink is consumed. For instructions on taking sample click HERE
I go to the toilet several times in the night - will this make a difference?
The reason we ask for your first morning urine is that it is normally the most concentrated sample and has the highest PPM (parts per million). If you have bladder issues we suggest picking another time in the day but minimum requirements for an accurate result is 3 hours between urination.
Do I need to take any supplements or change my diet before taking the test?
Avoid apples, grapes, pears, and cranberries as well as their juices or products 48 hours before collection. Avoid arabinogalactan, echinacea, reishi mushrooms, and ribose supplements for 48 hours before collection. The reason we use Great Plains is for the high levels of sensitivity of their equipment. When you order testing through our website you will be asked to complete a form highlighting which supplements and medications you take so our functional medicine team know what your current protocol is and can advise / adjust as required.
How will I know if my sample is good enough for an accurate reading?
Great Plains are the best labs in the world for this type of testing. They will immediately reject any samples not dense enough for testing and let us know. If this is the case we will send you another test kit.
What will my report look like and what exactly will it test for?
Sample report can be found HERE This video is very useful if you are doing this test for a children with autism - HERE
Is there an age limit for this testing?
No although we recommend not starting testing on children under 2. If the patient is young or incontinent then you may need to manually retrieve a sample via potty / bed pan.
I have been on the Great Plains website and it is much more expensive to order directly from them - why is that?
The Great Plains Lab is based in the USA and therefore shipping costs and international charges make this test much more expensive if you buy directly from them. All our Great Plains kits are kept in the UK so we can ship them to you quickly and due to the volume of the tests we order we can keep the cost lower.
If you have any questions not covered above please do email us at info@mybodyfabulous.co.uk - we are here to help or for a more detailed analysis of OAT markers click HERE
