CIRS AND MYCOTOXIN TESTING

Could Mold Be Behind Your Inflammation?

If you suspect mold exposure is contributing to your symptoms, knowing what to test for matters. Learn how CIRS blood testing and urine mycotoxin testing differ, so you can make a better-informed decision about your health.

Inflammation Is Only Part of the Picture

CIRS blood tests can show if inflammation is present, but they can’t tell you what’s causing it.

Chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) has been linked to several possible triggers, including mold, bacteria from water-damaged buildings, tick-borne infections, and other environmental toxins. Because symptoms often overlap, finding the source matters. Urine mycotoxin testing checks for specific mold toxins, giving you and your provider clearer information about possible exposure.

CIRS vs. Mycotoxin Testing: A Side-by-Side Comparison

What CIRS Tests Are Actually Telling You

When you’re trying to understand what’s causing your symptoms, it’s important to know exactly what each test measures (and what it doesn’t).

Urine Test

Mycotoxin Testing

Measures Mold Toxins

What it tells you
Which mycotoxins are present in your urine and their measured levels.

Why it matters
Knowing which toxins are present helps you and your provider connect the dots between your symptoms and possible exposures.

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Blood Test

CIRS Testing

Measures Inflammation

What it tells you
Whether certain inflammation markers are elevated or abnormal.

What it doesn’t tell you
What’s causing the inflammation. These markers can rise for reasons unrelated to mold.

FeaturesUrine MycotoxinCIRS Blood Testing
Measures inflammatory and immune markers Not included Included Not included
Directly measures mycotoxins* Included Not included Not included
No needles required Included Not included Not included
Convenient at-home collection Included Not included Not included

*RealTime Labs urine testing measures 16 or 31 mycotoxins, depending on the panel.

Find the Right Mycotoxin Test

We offer two at-home urine tests so you and your provider can get straightforward answers about possible mycotoxin exposure.

Mycotoxin Panel

Mycotoxin Panel

Mold Toxin Exposure Test

Mycotoxin Panel

Often overlooked, mold toxins have been associated with changes in mood, increased anxiety, and difficulty with focus and memory.

Mycotoxin Extensive Panel

Mycotoxin Extensive Panel

Mold Toxin Exposure Test

Mycotoxin Extensive Panel

Often overlooked, mold toxins have been associated with changes in mood, increased anxiety, and difficulty with focus and memory.

Easy, At-Home Testing (No Needles Required)

Skip the needles and lab visits. Our at-home collection kits make it simple to take the next step toward answers.

Step 1

Purchase Your At-Home Test

Choose the panel that fits your needs, whether you are testing your body, home, or pet.

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Step 2

Collect Your Sample

Collect your sample at home using the kit and instructions provided.

Step 3

Ship to Our Laboratory

Use the prepaid return label (continental U.S.) and send your sample to our laboratory.

Step 4

Receive Your Results

Review your results with a provider consultant within 7–10 business days* to get support with reading your results.

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Order your mycotoxin test today and get the answers you need.

Urine mycotoxin testing is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider alongside your symptoms, medical history, and other relevant findings.

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