Mycotoxin serum

MyMycoLab offers a mycotoxin antibody blood test. The kit ships to the patient or the practitioner within 24 to 48 hours of the order. [M3]

The test measures IgG and IgE antibodies to 14 mycotoxins, which gives 28 results from one blood draw. MyMycoLab uses ELISA methods. [M3][M4] Results come about 14 business days after the lab receives the sample. [M3] MyMycoLab tests people aged 2 and older. [M4]

1. 1

   Before the visit

   Prep

   • No fasting. You can eat and drink as usual. [M2][M4]
   • Most medications and supplements don't affect the test. The exception is immunosuppressants, corticosteroids, and chemotherapy drugs: MyMycoLab says these should be stopped 6 to 8 weeks before testing, because they can cause false negatives. Talk to your prescriber before changing any medication. [M2]
   • Fill out the patient section of the Test Request Form before the appointment. [M1]
   • Don't book the draw until the kit arrives. [M2]
   • Drink water beforehand, since it makes veins easier to find. [M2]
2. 2

   The draw

   Draw

   • Give the phlebotomist the instruction sheet from the kit before the draw. [M2]
   • This is a standard venipuncture draw into the kit's collection tube. [M1][M2]
   • Tube type, fill volume, and order of draw are not published online. Follow the instructions in your kit.
3. 3

   Right after collection

   Processing

   • Let the blood sit, then centrifuge. [M5]
   • Transfer at least 4 mL of serum into the screw-top transport tube. [M1][M5]
   • Clotting time, spin speed and duration, and temperature are not published online. Follow the instructions in your kit.
4. 4

   Get it to the lab

   Shipping

   • Before leaving, confirm that the serum tube is tightly closed and that the tube and Test Request Form are back in the kit. [M1]
   • Put the serum tube and form in the Styrofoam kit box, then in the mailing sleeve, and send it with the prepaid label. [M5]
   • Ship as soon as you can, and don't leave it in a hot car or direct sun. [M2]
   • Return shipping is prepaid for US orders only. [M3]