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327// OAT Test vs. Mycotoxin Test: Which Mold Test Wins?
There is a lot of confusion online on what mold testing to do to determine if you're sick from toxic mold. The reason is because there are a lot of types of mold tests that test for different things. While every test truly searches for some sign of mold illness, every test has a weakness to it and the possibility of telling you that you aren't sick from mold - when you really are.
That's why, in today's episode, I'm duking it out between the 2 most commonly discussed mold tests for your body: the OAT test (organic acids test) and the Mycotox test (mycotoxin urine test).
In today's episode, I'll be breaking down:
How the OAT test and mycotoxin test are differentWhich test I recommend when you're first starting your mold journeyWhat each test is best at testing for, and when to use each test - whether you're ordering an organic acids test kit or a mycotoxin test through a labMy recommendation on where to start to save you the most money and get you the most accurate answers the fastestPLUS - I'll even be giving tips on how to analyze your OAT test scores and mycotoxin test results to never miss a key marker or detail that could be the difference between you HEALING from mold and - not
If you're ready to simplify your mold healing journey and clarify the exact next steps you need to take (without wasting money), then this episode is for you.
If you want more mold answers after this episode - go to betterbellytherapies.com/mold to catch up with our previous mold episodes AND be sure to subscribe to this podcast so you get every upcoming episode in our current mold series we're running into September.
TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Which Mold Test First
02:14 - Podcast Welcome Disclaimer
03:24 - OAT Versus Mycotox Basics
05:10 - Why Start With OAT
06:10 - When Mycotox Testing Helps
10:15 - Lab Walkthrough Setup