Functional Metabolic Testing • Carrollton, TX & Telehealth
Organic Acids Test:
See How Your Cells Are Working
Fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, or digestive issues without clear answers? The Organic Acids Test (OAT) measures byproducts of your metabolism in a single urine sample, offering a window into energy production, nutrient needs, neurotransmitter activity, and microbial overgrowth.
Home Urine Collection
First-Morning Sample
Energy & Mitochondria
B Vitamins
Yeast & Bacterial Markers
Telehealth Available
About Organic Acids Test
Your metabolism leaves
Your metabolism leaves
a trail of clues.
Organic acids are compounds your body makes as it turns food into energy, processes nutrients, and breaks down neurotransmitters. Some are also produced by yeast and bacteria in your gut. When certain organic acids are high or low, they can point to where a process may not be working as it should.
The Organic Acids Test measures dozens of these markers in a single first-morning urine sample. It gives Chelsea insight into mitochondrial energy production, B vitamin and antioxidant needs, neurotransmitter metabolism, detoxification, and possible yeast or bacterial overgrowth.
At Orchid Wellness, the OAT is ordered through your $250 functional consultation with Chelsea Asante, FNP-C. The test is billed separately, and your results are reviewed live, in person in Carrollton or by telehealth across Texas, New York, Virginia, and Washington DC.
Book Your ConsultationOAT
Organic Acids
Test
Test
Single first-morning urine sample collected at home
Dozens of metabolic markers in one test
Energy, nutrient, neurotransmitter, and detox markers
Yeast and bacterial byproducts
Results reviewed live with Chelsea Asante, FNP-C
Starts With Your Functional Consultation
$250
Consultation fee. The Organic Acids Test is billed separately. HSA, FSA, and Cherry payment plans accepted.
What It Measures
Dozens of markers.
Dozens of markers.
One urine sample.
The OAT groups its markers into categories like these. Each one adds a piece to the picture of how your body is functioning.
Energy & Mitochondria
Krebs cycle markers show how efficiently your cells turn food into energy.
May reveal patterns like:
Yeast & Fungal Markers
Byproducts that may suggest yeast overgrowth in the gut.
May reveal patterns like:
Bacterial Markers
Byproducts of gut bacteria, including markers associated with clostridia species.
May reveal patterns like:
Neurotransmitter Metabolites
Breakdown products of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin, which can add context to mood, focus, and sleep concerns.
May reveal patterns like:
B Vitamins & Nutrients
Markers linked to B vitamins, vitamin C, and other nutrients your metabolism depends on.
May reveal patterns like:
Detox & Antioxidants
Markers related to glutathione and your body’s antioxidant and detoxification capacity.
May reveal patterns like:
Fatty Acid & Ketone Markers
Show how well your body breaks down fats for fuel.
May reveal patterns like:
Oxalates
Oxalate markers that may matter for joint discomfort, kidney stone history, or certain diets.
May reveal patterns like:
Who It’s For
If your energy and focus
If your energy and focus
don’t add up.
Ongoing Fatigue
Low energy that doesn’t improve with rest, sleep, or basic lab work.
Brain Fog and Focus
Trouble concentrating, memory lapses, or mental cloudiness.
Mood Changes
Anxiety, low mood, or irritability where metabolism may be part of the picture.
Digestive Symptoms
Bloating or digestive issues where yeast or bacterial overgrowth is suspected.
Exercise Recovery
Slow recovery or low stamina despite regular activity.
Proactive Optimization
You feel generally well but want a deeper look at your nutrient and energy needs.
The Process
From consultation
From consultation
to answers.
01
Book Your Consultation
Book your $250 functional consultation and complete your intake through your patient portal. Chelsea determines whether the OAT is right for you. The test is billed separately.
02
Receive Your Kit
An OAT urine collection kit is mailed to you with instructions and a prepaid return shipper.
03
Collect at Home
Collect your first-morning urine sample, freeze it if instructed, and ship it to the lab.
04
Live Results Review
Results typically return in about 2 to 3 weeks. You meet with Chelsea to review them and build a targeted plan.
Before You Collect
How to prepare.
- Your kit includes a list of foods to avoid for 24 to 48 hours before collecting, which may include apples, grapes, raisins, cranberries, and pears.
- Chelsea will tell you which supplements to pause before collecting. Never stop a prescription medication without talking with her first.
- Collect your first urine of the morning, before eating or drinking.
- Avoid drinking a large amount of fluid the night before so your sample is not overly diluted.
- Follow the kit instructions for freezing and shipping.
Good to Know
Results, cost, and safety.
- Results typically return in about 2 to 3 weeks after the lab receives your sample.
- Functional testing is direct-pay and not typically covered by insurance. HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
- Home kits are mailed to patients in Texas, New York, Virginia, and Washington DC.
Please note: The OAT is a functional test that adds insight to your overall picture. It does not diagnose medical conditions on its own, and results are always interpreted alongside your symptoms, history, and standard labs.
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Delayed food reactivity that can guide a structured elimination and reintroduction plan.
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Urine-based look at energy production, neurotransmitter metabolites, B vitamins, and yeast markers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Organic Acids Test FAQ
Organic acids are compounds your body produces while turning food into energy, processing nutrients, and breaking down neurotransmitters. Some are produced by yeast and bacteria in the gut. Measuring them in urine offers a window into how these processes are working.
The OAT uses a single first-morning urine sample collected at home. Your kit includes instructions, any foods or supplements to avoid beforehand, and a prepaid shipper to send your sample to the lab.
The OAT measures byproducts of yeast and bacteria in urine, along with many markers of metabolism, energy, and nutrients. The GI-MAP measures organisms directly in a stool sample, along with digestion and inflammation markers. Chelsea may recommend one or both, depending on your symptoms.
Yes. Your intake is completed online, the OAT is a home collection kit, and your results review can be by telehealth in Texas, New York, Virginia, and Washington DC, or in person in Carrollton.
Results typically return in about 2 to 3 weeks after the lab receives your sample. Once they are in, you meet with Chelsea for your live results review.
Functional testing is generally direct-pay. HSA and FSA cards are accepted, and Cherry payment plans are available to eligible patients.
Ready for Deeper Answers
Your energy has a story.
Let’s read it.
Your $250 functional consultation is your starting point. Chelsea will determine whether the Organic Acids Test is right for you, and the test is billed separately. Results reviews are in person in Carrollton, Texas or by telehealth across Texas, New York, Virginia, and Washington DC.
Book your first available appointment at app.myorchidwellness.com, or call or text (469) 892-0194. Have your legal first and last name, email, and phone number ready.
Book Your $250 Consultation by state
Functional consultations and testing are direct-pay. HSA and FSA cards accepted. Payment plans are offered through Cherry and are subject to approval. Rates range from 0% to 35.99% APR based on eligibility. Cherry is not the lender.