Description

Microbial Organic Acids Test (MOAT) – Urine

Provider: Mosaic Diagnostics

Description

This test evaluates specific organic acid metabolites in urine to identify bacterial and fungal overgrowth in the gut.
Targets: Yeast, fungal (Candida), Clostridia, and other dysbiotic bacterial metabolites.
Method/Analytes Measured: Urinary organic acids; analyzed via GC-MS. Includes tartaric acid, arabinose, 3-oxoglutaric acid, etc.
Clinical Use: Used to assess microbial imbalances and monitor treatment for dysbiosis.

Test Targets

Yeast, fungal (Candida), Clostridia, and other dysbiotic bacterial metabolites.

Method / Analytes

Method: Urinary organic acids; analyzed via GC-MS. Includes tartaric acid, arabinose, 3-oxoglutaric acid, etc.
Antibody Class: N/A

Clinical Use

Used to assess microbial imbalances and monitor treatment for dysbiosis.

Pathology Area

Metabolic