Organic Acids Test
Great Plains Laboratory
Summary Information, Organic Acid Testing (OAT)
Background:
Selective immunodeficiency, exposure to broad-spectrum antibiotics, and consumption of sugars, individually or in combination, can stimulate an overgrowth of intestinal yeast or bacteria, normally present in much lower quantities. These organisms and their metabolites can produce or exacerbate symptoms in the following conditions:
| AD(H)D | Depression | Psychoses |
| AIDS | Diarrhea | Recurrent Infections |
| Alzheimer's Disease | Down's Syndrome | Rett's Syndrome |
| Asperger Syndrome | Endometriosis | Seizure Disorders |
| Autism | Fibromyalgia | Systemic Lupus |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | Interstitial Cystitis | Tourette's Syndrome |
| Colitis/Crohn's Disease | Multiple Sclerosis | Cyclic/Chronic Vomiting |
| Pervasive Developmental Disorder |
Certain metabolites were identified and characterized by Dr. William Shaw, then Director of Endocrine and Toxicology testing for the pediatric center for the University of Missouri School of Medicine, Kansas City. His interest originated with positions in nturiti8onal Biochemistry, Endocrinology, and Immunology at the Centers for Disease Control. He founded The Great Plains Laboratory, whose testing includes the Organic Acids Test, a comprehensive analysis of 62 different urine compounds, covered by U.S. patent.
In addition to identification of excessive levels of GI yeast or bacteria, the Organic Acids Test also reveals nutritional or antioxidant deficiencies, inborn errors of metabolism, amino acid or fatty acid problems, exposure to solvent toxins, indications of possible diabetic conditions, deficiencies of B or C vitamins, and unusual levels of neurotransmitters. Dr. Shaw provides a complete interpretation and treatment suggestions with all results.
Treatment:
Depending on test results, suggestions can include:
Reproduced with permission of Dr. William Shaw. The Great Plains Laboratory