Malic Acid

Malic Acid

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Malic Acid

Malic acid is an organic compound that acts as a buffer for the body’s pH balance and helps to support energy production by playing a role in the Krebs cycle. Measuring malic acid levels can be used to evaluate overall metabolic health, assess oxidative stress status, and detect inflammation.

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Organic Acids (OAT) by Mosaic Diagnostics (formerly Great Plains)

Urine

The Organic Acids Test (OAT) provides a comprehensive metabolic analysis of a patient's overall health, including intestinal yeast and bacteria, vitamin and mineral levels, oxidative stress, neurotransmitter levels, and oxalates.

Metabolomix+ by Genova Diagnostics

Urine

The Metabolomix+ combines a variety of tests to analyze key nutritional biomarkers, including organic acids, amino acids, and oxidative stress markers. This test cannot be ordered for patients under two years of age.

NutrEval® Plasma by Genova Diagnostics

Whole Blood

Urine

Serum

Plasma

The NutrEval® Plasma evaluates a variety of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and other biomarkers to determine nutritional deficiencies and imbalances. This test cannot be ordered for patients under 2 years of age.

NutrEval® FMV by Genova Diagnostics

Whole Blood

Urine

Serum

The NutrEval® FMV evaluates a variety of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and other biomarkers to determine nutritional deficiencies and imbalances. This test cannot be ordered for patients under two years of age.

Organix® by Genova Diagnostics

Urine

The Organix® (formerly the Organic Acids Test/Metabolic Analysis Profile) assesses important metabolic pathways and provides insights into nutrient status, organic acids, and the body's cellular metabolic process. It is designed to help practitioners identify the root causes of dysfunction and provide a systems-based approach to help patients overcome chronic conditions. This test cannot be ordered for patients under two years of age.

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