Clinical Test Panel

The RealTime Lab Mycotoxin test detects 16 different Mycotoxins, including 9 macrocyclic Trichothecenes.

Mycotoxin Tests

Mycotoxins (literally Mold-Poisons) small, molecular-weight, toxic molecules produced by various species of mold, some of which inhabit water damaged homes or buildings.

Many clinical symptoms and disease states have been associated with human exposure to mycotoxins. The RealTime Lab Mycotoxin test detects 16 different Mycotoxins, including 9 macrocyclic Trichothecenes. These are particularly important as they are known to be highly toxic and are produced by species such as Stachybotrys (“black mold”), shown to be present in mold contaminated buildings. Testing is done using competitive ELISA, a very sensitive method for detection using antibodies prepared against the Mycotoxins.

Molecular Fungal Testing

Molecular Fungal Testing uses Real Time PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) and specific, patented DNA probes to accurately and quantitatively determine the presence of a variety of pathogenic and/or toxigenic fungi.