Description

MycoToxin Panel US BioTek

Comprehensive Testing for Common Mold Mycotoxins

Available Nationwide | Convenient At-Home Collection & Shipping

The MycoToxin Panel screens for 16 of the most prevalent mycotoxins produced by over 300 mold species. This test helps identify potential mold toxicity by detecting specific toxic compounds in the body, providing valuable insights for environmental medicine, allergy evaluation, and chronic symptom investigation.

Mycotoxins Tested

  • Aflatoxin B1
  • Aflatoxin B2
  • Aflatoxin G1
  • Aflatoxin G2
  • Gliotoxin
  • Isosatratoxin F
  • Ochratoxin A
  • Roridin A
  • Roridin E
  • Roridin H
  • Roridin L-2
  • Satratoxin G
  • Satratoxin H
  • Verrucarin A
  • Verrucarin J
  • Zearalenone

Who Should Consider the MycoToxin Panel?

This panel is especially valuable for individuals who:

  • Experience unexplained chronic fatigue, headaches, or muscle aches
  • Have persistent respiratory symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, or sinus issues
  • Suffer from recurrent or unexplained skin rashes, itching, or hives
  • Experience cognitive difficulties like brain fog, memory problems, or difficulty concentrating
  • Have allergic symptoms or asthma triggered or worsened by indoor environments
  • Are exposed to damp or water-damaged buildings, moldy homes, or workplaces
  • Have chronic inflammatory conditions or immune system imbalances suspected to be related to mold exposure
  • Parents of children with developmental or behavioral issues potentially linked to environmental toxins

Common Sources of Mold and Mycotoxin Exposure

Molds capable of producing harmful mycotoxins thrive in environments that are:

  • Damp or water-damaged buildings: Leaky roofs, plumbing issues, flooding, or poor ventilation create ideal mold growth conditions.
  • Indoor areas with high humidity: Bathrooms, basements, and poorly ventilated spaces often harbor mold colonies.
  • Outdoor environments: Soil, compost piles, and decaying vegetation are natural mold reservoirs; spores can enter indoor air through windows or HVAC systems.
  • Contaminated foods: Grains, nuts, corn, coffee, and dried fruits can carry molds producing mycotoxins such as aflatoxins and ochratoxin.
  • HVAC systems and air ducts: Mold growth inside air handling units can disperse spores and toxins throughout homes and workplaces.

Specimen & Shipping Information

  • Specimen Type: Urine (usually first-morning or 24-hour collection as per test instructions)
  • At-Home Collection: Collect your sample with an easy-to-use kit and ship it back using prepaid packaging
  • Nationwide Shipping: Kits and samples can be shipped anywhere in the U.S.

Shipping Time: 6–8 business days (from kit shipment to lab receipt)

Average Sample Processing Time: 21 business days (from sample receipt to results delivery)