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The Organic Acid Test examines metabolites found in a patient's urine that are byproducts and intermediates of cellular and gut microbiome metabolism​. It can reveal imbalances in metabolic pathways, nutritional imbalances, mitochondrial dysfunction, urea cycle imbalance, oxidative stress as well as abnormal gastrointestinal microbial dysbiosis and malabsorption in the small and large intestines.  It's extremely useful for helping children with autism, Down syndrome and other neurodevelopmental issues. The organic acid test can help guide an experienced physician in making recommendations regarding diet, supplementation and other treatment.
Pubmed Research and Articles
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If you choose to call your insurance company before you run one of these tests to inquire about potential reimbursement or coverage use the appropriate ICD-10 Codes here and the CPT codes for each test below.

  • K90.9 (intestinal malabsorption)
  • E63.9 (nutritional deficiency, unspecified)
  • E72.9 (amino acid disorder)​

Below are the two labs we us for organic acid testing.

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Overview

Sample Report

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The out-of-pocket cost for this test is $319. However, some insurance companies may cover it. We recommend calling your insurance company first to ask about potential coverage using the ICD-10 codes above and the CPT codes for this test.

CPT codes can be found on Genova Diagnostic's webpage for this test under the CPT CODES tab.

If you want Genova Diagnostics to bill your insurance submit a copy of your insurance card along with a co-pay of $150.
​If your insurance does not cover the test you will be billed for an additional $212.


Please be aware that we most often run only the urine test portion of this test and do not typically do the add-on tests that include a blood draw and/or a cheek swab. These add-on tests are:

  • Essential and Metabolic Fatty Acids - bloodspot
  • Nutrient and Toxic Elements - urine
  • Genomics - cheek swab

Please refer to the lab website for more information about these add-on tests and contact your child's practitioner if you would like to add these on.
Kit Instructions
How to Use a Urine Collection Bag
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Quick-Wee method study

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Overview

Sample Report

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The out-of-pocket cost for this test is $330. However, some insurance companies may cover it. We recommend calling your insurance company first to ask about potential coverage using the ICD-10 codes above and the CPT codes for this test.

You can find more information about billing and insurance coverage for this test at the Mosaic Diagnostics website here:


Payment Methods and Procedures

Collection Instructions - pdf
Collection Instructions - video
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