OP here. The test my fatigue doctor is ordering is a mycotoxin profile (urinalysis) from Real Time Labs. I’m starting to doubt whether it will be helpful due to issues of accuracy etc.
I asked my doctor before if I need this test or if I should just move to a new place that passes a mold inspection and he was adamant I get this test. It’s $400.
I’ve lived here for over a decade. My fatigue symptoms only began earlier this year. Main symptoms:
Non-restorative sleep, Fatigue, dyspnea, yawning, nausea, dizziness, headaches, sore side of left shin, muscle weakness, irritability, loose and frequent BMs.
I read for mold to be harmful, the patient needs to have the HLA-DR gene. 25% of the population has this gene. LabCorp offers the test and it’s probably much cheaper than $400 for me with insurance. Does it make more sense to get the gene test done first?
I took the VCS test online last month and scored fine so this suggests I don’t have visual contrast problems, which are common if you have a mold toxicity issue, from what I’ve read.