MyMycoLab
MyMycoLab is a laboratory specializing in blood serum antibody testing for mycotoxins. MyMycoLab tests for 12 different mycotoxins for both IgG and IgE antibodies.
Mycotoxins and molds have been called "The Great Masquerader" by the World Health Organization. This is because they imitate so many other illnesses and conditions that they are difficult to diagnose and treat.
The first step is to see if you are suffering from the effects of mycotoxins and molds. Molds are biological, but mycotoxins are toxins, therefore much more dangerous. This blood serum test is the most precise and accurate test there is for the detection of the body's reaction to mycotoxins, both toxicologically and/or allergically.
Alternaria Toxin (Alternariol) - IgE
Optimal range: 0 - 0.15 UnitsAlternaria Toxin (Alternariol) - IgG
Optimal range: 0 - 0.15 UnitsAspergillus Auto-Toxin (Sterigmatocystin) - IgE
Optimal range: 0 - 0.15 Units
Aspergillus Auto-Toxin (Sterigmatocystin) carcinogenic (causes cancer), mutagenic (causes mutations), andteratogenic (causes malformations of the fetus), hepatotoxic (liver); can cause autoimmune diseases.
Sterigmatocystin (STG) is a mycotoxin that is closely related to aflatoxin. STG is produced from several species of mold such as Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Bipolaris. It is considered to be carcinogenic, particularly in the cells of the GI tract and liver. STG has been found in the dust from damp carpets.
LEARN MOREAspergillus Auto-Toxin (Sterigmatocystin) - IgG
Optimal range: 0 - 0.15 Units
Aspergillus Auto-Toxin (Sterigmatocystin) carcinogenic (causes cancer), mutagenic (causes mutations), andteratogenic (causes malformations of the fetus), hepatotoxic (liver); can cause autoimmune diseases.
Sterigmatocystin (STG) is a mycotoxin that is closely related to aflatoxin. STG is produced from several species of mold such as Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Bipolaris. It is considered to be carcinogenic, particularly in the cells of the GI tract and liver. STG has been found in the dust from damp carpets.
LEARN MOREAspergillus Toxin (Aspergillus Hemolysin) - IgE
Optimal range: 0 - 0.15 Units
Aspergillus Hemolysis can cause immune suppression and is carcinogenic.
Aspergillus is the genus of asexual spore-forming mold species common in many climates. It is found in soil, water and air. Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus flavus are common molds to which humans are exposed.
LEARN MOREAspergillus Toxin (Aspergillus Hemolysin) - IgG
Optimal range: 0 - 0.15 Units
Aspergillus Hemolysis can cause immune suppression and is carcinogenic.
Aspergillus is the genus of asexual spore-forming mold species common in many climates. It is found in soil, water and air. Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus flavus are common molds to which humans are exposed.
LEARN MOREAspergillus/Penicillium Neuro Auto-Toxin (Gliotoxin) - IgE
Optimal range: 0 - 0.15 Units
Aspergillus/Penicillium Neuro Auto-Toxin (Gliotoxin) can cause immune suppression, neurotoxicity (has been linked to multiple sclerosis and others), immune toxicity.
Gliotoxin is produced by the mold genus Aspergillus. Aspergillus spreads in the environment by releasing conidia which are capable of infiltrating the small alveolar airways of individuals. In order to evade the body’s defenses Aspergillus releases Gliotoxin to inhibit the immune system. One of the targets of Gliotoxin is PtdIns (3,4,5) P3. This result in the downregulation of phagocytic immune defense, which can lead to the exacerbation of polymicrobial infections. Gliotoxin impairs the activation of T-cells and induces apoptosis in monocytes and in monocyte-derived dendritic cells. These impairments to dendritic cells can lead to multiple neurological syndromes. Retesting is recommended after 3-6 months of treatment.
Gliotoxin is produced by the common indoor mold genus Aspergillus and is immunosuppressive (=it can dampen the body's ability to ward off disease and infection).
LEARN MOREAspergillus/Penicillium Neuro Auto-Toxin (Gliotoxin) - IgG
Optimal range: 0 - 0.15 Units
Aspergillus/Penicillium Neuro Auto-Toxin (Gliotoxin) can cause immune suppression, neurotoxicity (has been linked to multiple sclerosis and others), immune toxicity.
Gliotoxin is produced by the mold genus Aspergillus. Aspergillus spreads in the environment by releasing conidia which are capable of infiltrating the small alveolar airways of individuals. In order to evade the body’s defenses Aspergillus releases Gliotoxin to inhibit the immune system. One of the targets of Gliotoxin is PtdIns (3,4,5) P3. This result in the downregulation of phagocytic immune defense, which can lead to the exacerbation of polymicrobial infections. Gliotoxin impairs the activation of T-cells and induces apoptosis in monocytes and in monocyte-derived dendritic cells. These impairments to dendritic cells can lead to multiple neurological syndromes. Retesting is recommended after 3-6 months of treatment.
Gliotoxin is produced by the common indoor mold genus Aspergillus and is immunosuppressive (=it can dampen the body's ability to ward off disease and infection).
LEARN MORECladosporium Toxin (Cladosporium HSP70) - IgE
Optimal range: 0 - 0.15 Units
Cladosporium, a well known trigger for asthmatic attacks, is one of the most widespread molds.
Cladosporium includes about 40 species naturally found in soil, on decaying plant material and as plant pathogens.
In an indoor environment, Cladosporium spp. occur as secondary wall colonizers, appearing after the primary ones such as Penicillium species, Aspergillus versicolor and Wallemia sebi. Cladosporiumis very common on wet building material (e.g., gypsum board, acrylic painted walls, wood, wallpaper, carpet and mattress dust, HVAC fans, and wet insulation in mechanical cooling units).
LEARN MORECladosporium Toxin (Cladosporium HSP70) - IgG
Optimal range: 0 - 0.15 Units
Cladosporium, a well known trigger for asthmatic attacks, is one of the most widespread molds.
Cladosporium includes about 40 species naturally found in soil, on decaying plant material and as plant pathogens.
In an indoor environment, Cladosporium spp. occur as secondary wall colonizers, appearing after the primary ones such as Penicillium species, Aspergillus versicolor and Wallemia sebi. Cladosporiumis very common on wet building material (e.g., gypsum board, acrylic painted walls, wood, wallpaper, carpet and mattress dust, HVAC fans, and wet insulation in mechanical cooling units).
LEARN MOREOchratoxin (A and B) - IgE
Optimal range: 0 - 0.15 Units
Ochratoxin is a nephrotoxic, immunotoxic, and carcinogenic mycotoxin. This chemical is produced by molds in the Aspergillus and Penicillium families.
Exposure:
Exposure is done primarily through water damaged buildings. Minimal exposure can occur through contaminated foods such as cereals, grape juices, dairy, spices, wine, dried vine fruit, and coffee. Exposure to Ochratoxin can also come from inhalation exposure in water-damaged buildings.
Ochratoxin can cause immune suppression, lung disease, urinary tract tumors, and is nephrotoxic (kidneys), hepatotoxic (liver), genotoxic (genes), and carcinogenic (causes cancer). This is due to its ability to form DNA adducts and inhibit protein synthesis. Ochratoxin can potentiate the effects of IL-1 Bon IL-8 secretion with a range of 35% to 138% increase and augments the transepithelial passage of commensal bacteria with a 12- to 1522-fold increase. Studies have shown it causes leaky gut syndrome and changes the nutrients that are absorbed from foods.
LEARN MOREOchratoxin (A and B) - IgG
Optimal range: 0 - 0.15 Units
Ochratoxin is a nephrotoxic, immunotoxic, and carcinogenic mycotoxin. This chemical is produced by molds in the Aspergillus and Penicillium families.
Exposure:
Exposure is done primarily through water damaged buildings. Minimal exposure can occur through contaminated foods such as cereals, grape juices, dairy, spices, wine, dried vine fruit, and coffee. Exposure to Ochratoxin can also come from inhalation exposure in water-damaged buildings.
Ochratoxin can cause immune suppression, lung disease, urinary tract tumors, and is nephrotoxic (kidneys), hepatotoxic (liver), genotoxic (genes), and carcinogenic (causes cancer). This is due to its ability to form DNA adducts and inhibit protein synthesis. Ochratoxin can potentiate the effects of IL-1 Bon IL-8 secretion with a range of 35% to 138% increase and augments the transepithelial passage of commensal bacteria with a 12- to 1522-fold increase. Studies have shown it causes leaky gut syndrome and changes the nutrients that are absorbed from foods.
LEARN MOREPenicillium Toxin (Mycophynolic acid) - IgE
Optimal range: 0 - 0.15 Units
Penicillium is a genus of fungi, which commonly grows on many foodstuffs such as cocoa beans, coffee beans, cassava flour, cereals, fish, peanuts, dried fruits, wine, poultry eggs and milk.
LEARN MOREPenicillium Toxin (Mycophynolic acid) - IgG
Optimal range: 0 - 0.15 Units
Penicillium is a genus of fungi, which commonly grows on many foodstuffs such as cocoa beans, coffee beans, cassava flour, cereals, fish, peanuts, dried fruits, wine, poultry eggs and milk.
LEARN MORESatratoxin (IgE)
Optimal range: 0 - 0.15 Units
These water-soluble mycotoxins could produce airborne particles which could facilitate entry and release into respiratory airway tissue that may selectively induce apoptosis in olfactory sensory neurons in the nose (rhinitis) and brain(mild focal encephalitis).
Although epidemiological studies that specifically examine exposure to mycotoxins in indoor residential environments are relatively limited, there is substantial evidence of a relationship between mycotoxin exposure (via ingestion and inhalation) and adverse health effects in occupational (agricultural and food processing) settings and animal studies.
LEARN MORESatratoxin (IgG)
Optimal range: 0 - 0.15 Units
These water-soluble mycotoxins could produce airborne particles which could facilitate entry and release into respiratory airway tissue that may selectively induce apoptosis in olfactory sensory neurons in the nose (rhinitis) and brain(mild focal encephalitis).
Although epidemiological studies that specifically examine exposure to mycotoxins in indoor residential environments are relatively limited, there is substantial evidence of a relationship between mycotoxin exposure (via ingestion and inhalation) and adverse health effects in occupational (agricultural and food processing) settings and animal studies.
LEARN MOREStachybotrys Toxin (Trichothecene) - IgE
Optimal range: 0 - 0.15 Units
Stachybotrys chartarum (S. chartarum) is a black mold that produces asexual spores. S. chartarum is the usual perpetrator involved in water/moisture/wet-damaged building illnesses.
LEARN MOREStachybotrys Toxin (Trichothecene) - IgG
Optimal range: 0 - 0.15 Units
Stachybotrys chartarum (S. chartarum) is a black mold that produces asexual spores. S. chartarum is the usual perpetrator involved in water/moisture/wet-damaged building illnesses.
LEARN MORET2 Toxin (IgE)
Optimal range: 0 - 0.15 Units
T2 Toxin are trichothecene mycotoxins and are the only mycotoxins that have been used in biological warfare. They can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and intestinal hemorrhage, as well as changes in reproductive cycles and infertility. This mycotoxin is known to decrease testosterone.
LEARN MORET2 Toxin (IgG)
Optimal range: 0 - 0.15 Units
T2 Toxin are trichothecene mycotoxins and are the only mycotoxins that have been used in biological warfare. They can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and intestinal hemorrhage, as well as changes in reproductive cycles and infertility. This mycotoxin is known to decrease testosterone.
LEARN MOREVerrucarin and Verrucarol (IgE)
Optimal range: 0 - 0.15 Units
Verrucarin and Verrucarol are trichothecene mycotoxins mainly produced by Fusarium and Aspergillus species and are known to cause tremors, immune toxicity, inflammation, are cytotoxic (= can damage cells or cause them to die), and are potent protein synthesis inhibitors (= stops or slows the growth or proliferation of cells by disrupting the processes that lead directly to the generation of new proteins).
LEARN MOREVerrucarin and Verrucarol (IgG)
Optimal range: 0 - 0.15 Units
Verrucarin and Verrucarol are trichothecene mycotoxins mainly produced by Fusarium and Aspergillus species and are known to cause tremors, immune toxicity, inflammation, are cytotoxic (= can damage cells or cause them to die), and are potent protein synthesis inhibitors (= stops or slows the growth or proliferation of cells by disrupting the processes that lead directly to the generation of new proteins).
LEARN MOREVomitoxin aka Deoxynivalenol (IgE)
Optimal range: 0 - 0.15 Units
Vomitoxin (aka Deoxynivalenol or DON), a tricothecene mycotoxin, is produced by several species of Fusarium. DON has been associated with outbreaks of acute gastrointestinal illness in humans. The FDA advisory level for DON for human consumption is 1 ppm.
LEARN MOREVomitoxin aka Deoxynivalenol (IgG)
Optimal range: 0 - 0.15 Units
Vomitoxin (aka Deoxynivalenol or DON), a tricothecene mycotoxin, is produced by several species of Fusarium. DON has been associated with outbreaks of acute gastrointestinal illness in humans. The FDA advisory level for DON for human consumption is 1 ppm.
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