Ordering the Organic Metabolomics (OMX) Urine | Diagnostic Solutions | Canada
Ordering the Organic Metabolomics (OMX) Urine test helps identify how your body processes nutrients, manages energy, and handles toxins. This test measures organic acids and amino acids in urine, which can show if your body is having trouble with digestion, detoxification, or making energy. Interestingly, this test can also reveal early signs of vitamin and antioxidant shortages before symptoms appear.
When ordering this test, you can expect these specific benefits:
- Detects imbalances in amino acids and organic acids that may affect energy and mood.
- Shows how well your body is detoxifying and removing harmful substances.
- Identifies nutrient and vitamin shortages that may not show up on standard blood tests.
- Reveals patterns linked to gut bacteria and possible fungal overgrowth.
- Helps track how your body responds to changes in diet or supplements.
Who Should Consider Metabolic and Nutritional Urine Analysis
People who feel tired even after a full night’s sleep, struggle with mood swings, or notice unexplained weight gain may benefit from this test. For example, someone who has tried different diets and supplements but still feels low on energy and has trouble focusing could use this test to find out if their body is missing key nutrients or not processing food properly.
Ordering this test may also be helpful in these situations:
- Frequent digestive discomfort, such as bloating or irregular bowel movements
- Long-term skin issues that do not improve with typical treatments
- Difficulty recovering from exercise or feeling sore for days
- Unexplained changes in mood or trouble with memory
- People who have been exposed to environmental toxins, such as living near heavy traffic or industrial areas
This test gives clear answers about how your body is using nutrients, making energy, and handling toxins, which can help guide changes in diet or supplements. Delaying this test could mean missing early signs of nutrient shortages or toxin buildup, which may make symptoms harder to manage later.
Preparing for Urine Organic Acids and Amino Acids Testing
Fasting is not required for this urine test, but it is best to collect the sample first thing in the morning for the most useful results. Always follow any instructions your doctor or healthcare provider gives you to make sure your sample is collected and shipped correctly.
Labs Included When Ordering Your Organic Metabolomics (OMX) Urine
| Test Name | Reference Range | Significance | Low and High Levels of Organic Metabolomics (OMX) Urine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metabolic Processing Markers | |||
| Glucose | 0.1–0.5 | Shows how your body breaks down sugars for energy. High or low levels can point to problems with blood sugar or energy use. | High levels mean your body may not be using sugar well, possibly linked to insulin resistance.
Low levels mean your body may be using up sugar too quickly or not getting enough from food. |
| Pyruvic acid | 0.2–0.7 | Shows how well your body turns sugar into energy. Changes can signal issues with energy production or oxygen use. | High levels mean your body may not be making energy efficiently.
Low levels mean your body may be using up energy stores quickly. |
| Lactic acid | 0.2–1.0 | Shows if your body is making energy without enough oxygen. High levels can happen with muscle fatigue or poor oxygen use. | High levels mean your muscles or cells may not be getting enough oxygen.
Low levels mean normal energy use or low muscle activity. |
| Citric acid | 150–400 | Part of the Krebs cycle, which is how your body makes energy from food. Changes can show problems with energy production. | High levels mean your body may be breaking down food too quickly.
Low levels mean your body may not be making enough energy from food. |
| Succinic acid | 0.2–0.7 | Another Krebs cycle marker, helps show if your body is making energy well. High or low levels can point to energy problems. | High levels mean your body may be struggling to finish the energy cycle.
Low levels mean your body may not be making enough energy. |
| Adipic acid | 0.02–0.15 | Shows how your body breaks down fats. High levels can mean your body is using fat for energy or having trouble with fat metabolism. | High levels mean your body may be breaking down too much fat.
Low levels mean normal fat use or low fat breakdown. |
| 3-Hydroxybutyric acid | 0.02–0.2 | A ketone body, shows if your body is using fat for energy. High levels can happen with fasting or low-carb diets. | High levels mean your body is using fat for energy, possibly due to low sugar intake.
Low levels mean your body is using mostly sugar for energy. |
| Phenylalanine | 10–40 | An amino acid needed for making brain chemicals. High or low levels can affect mood and focus. | High levels mean your body may not be breaking down this amino acid well.
Low levels mean your body may not be getting enough from food. |
| Tyrosine | 20–80 | Used to make dopamine and other brain chemicals. Changes can affect mood, focus, and stress response. | High levels mean your body may not be using this amino acid well.
Low levels mean your body may not be making enough brain chemicals. |
| Valine | 20–60 | A branched-chain amino acid important for muscle repair and energy. High or low levels can affect muscle health. | High levels mean your body may not be using this amino acid for muscle repair.
Low levels mean your muscles may not be getting enough support. |
| Tryptophan | 10–30 | Needed for making serotonin, which affects mood and sleep. Changes can show problems with mood or sleep patterns. | High levels mean your body may not be using tryptophan well.
Low levels mean your body may not be making enough serotonin. |
| Methionine | 5–25 | An amino acid needed for detox and making other amino acids. High or low levels can affect detox and cell repair. | High levels mean your body may not be using methionine for detox.
Low levels mean your body may not be able to detox or repair cells well. |
| Histidine | 5–15 | Needed for making histamine and supporting the immune system. Changes can affect allergies and immune response. | High levels mean your body may be breaking down too much protein.
Low levels mean your body may not be making enough histamine. |
| Threonine | 10–40 | Supports gut lining and protein balance. High or low levels can affect digestion and tissue repair. | High levels mean your body may not be using threonine for tissue repair.
Low levels mean your gut lining may not be supported well. |
| Lysine | 10–40 | Needed for making collagen and supporting the immune system. Changes can affect skin, joints, and immune response. | High levels mean your body may not be using lysine for tissue repair.
Low levels mean your body may not be making enough collagen. |
| Glutamine | 20–60 | Supports gut health and immune function. High or low levels can affect digestion and recovery from illness. | High levels mean your body may be under stress or breaking down muscle.
Low levels mean your gut and immune system may not be supported well. |
| Proline | 5–20 | Needed for making collagen and repairing tissues. Changes can affect skin, joints, and healing. | High levels mean your body may be breaking down collagen.
Low levels mean your body may not be repairing tissues well. |
| Total Branched-Chain Keto Acids | 0.1–0.5 | Shows how your body uses branched-chain amino acids for energy and muscle repair. High or low levels can affect muscle health. | High levels mean your body may not be using these acids for muscle repair.
Low levels mean your muscles may not be getting enough support. |
| Pyridoxic acid | 0.5–2.0 | Shows vitamin B6 status, which is needed for making brain chemicals and processing protein. Changes can affect mood and energy. | High levels mean your body may be getting too much vitamin B6.
Low levels mean your body may not be making enough brain chemicals. |
| Formiminoglutamic acid | 0.02–0.12 | Shows folate status, which is needed for making new cells. High levels can mean a folate shortage. | High levels mean your body may not be getting enough folate.
Low levels mean normal folate use. |
| Methylmalonic acid | 0.1–0.4 | Shows vitamin B12 status. High levels can mean a B12 shortage, which can affect nerves and energy. | High levels mean your body may not be getting enough vitamin B12.
Low levels mean normal B12 use. |
| 3-Hydroxyisovaleric acid | 0.01–0.08 | Shows biotin status, which is needed for energy and fat use. High levels can mean a biotin shortage. | High levels mean your body may not be getting enough biotin.
Low levels mean normal biotin use. |
| Quercetin | 0.01–0.05 | A plant compound with antioxidant effects. High or low levels can show how well your body is using plant nutrients. | High levels mean your body may be getting a lot of plant foods.
Low levels mean your body may not be getting enough plant nutrients. |
| Carnosine | 0.01–0.05 | A marker of meat intake and muscle health. High or low levels can show how much meat you eat or how your muscles are working. | High levels mean your body may be getting a lot of meat or breaking down muscle.
Low levels mean your body may not be getting enough protein. |
| Fructose | 0.01–0.08 | Shows sugar intake and how your body uses sugar. High levels can mean high sugar intake or trouble using sugar. | High levels mean your body may be getting too much sugar.
Low levels mean your body may not be getting enough sugar or using it well. |
| Stress & Mood Markers | |||
| Homovanillic acid | 1.0–7.0 | Shows dopamine breakdown, which affects mood and focus. High or low levels can point to changes in brain chemistry. | High levels mean your body may be breaking down dopamine quickly.
Low levels mean your body may not be making enough dopamine. |
| Vanillylmandelic acid | 1.0–7.0 | Shows breakdown of stress hormones. High or low levels can show how your body handles stress. | High levels mean your body may be under stress.
Low levels mean your body may not be making enough stress hormones. |
| 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic acid | 2.0–9.0 | Shows serotonin breakdown, which affects mood and sleep. High or low levels can point to mood or sleep problems. | High levels mean your body may be breaking down serotonin quickly.
Low levels mean your body may not be making enough serotonin. |
| γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) | 0.1–0.5 | A calming brain chemical. High or low levels can affect anxiety, sleep, and focus. | High levels mean your body may be trying to calm the brain.
Low levels mean your body may not be calming the brain enough. |
| Cortisol | 10–50 | A stress hormone. High or low levels can affect energy, sleep, and how your body handles stress. | High levels mean your body may be under stress.
Low levels mean your body may not be making enough stress hormone. |
| Toxic Impact Markers | |||
| 8-Hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine | 0.01–0.08 | Shows oxidative damage to DNA. High levels can mean your body is under stress from toxins or poor diet. | High levels mean your body may be under oxidative stress.
Low levels mean normal DNA repair and low stress. |
| Glucaric acid | 0.01–0.08 | Shows how your body removes toxins. High levels can mean your body is working hard to detox. | High levels mean your body may be exposed to toxins.
Low levels mean normal detox activity. |
| Arginine | 10–40 | Part of the urea cycle, helps remove ammonia from the body. High or low levels can affect detox and energy. | High levels mean your body may not be removing ammonia well.
Low levels mean your body may not be making enough arginine for detox. |
| Oxalic acid | 0.01–0.08 | Shows kidney function and risk for kidney stones. High levels can mean risk for stones or kidney stress. | High levels mean your kidneys may be under stress or at risk for stones.
Low levels mean normal kidney function. |
| Creatinine | 0.5–2.0 | Shows kidney function and muscle breakdown. High or low levels can point to kidney or muscle issues. | High levels mean your kidneys may not be working well.
Low levels mean low muscle mass or normal kidney function. |
| Microbial Metabolites | |||
| p-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid | 0.01–0.08 | Shows gut bacteria activity. High levels can mean changes in gut bacteria or digestion. | High levels mean your gut bacteria may be out of balance.
Low levels mean normal gut bacteria activity. |
| 3,4-Dihydroxyhydrocinnamic acid | 0.01–0.08 | A marker of gut bacteria breaking down plant foods. High or low levels can show changes in gut health. | High levels mean your gut bacteria may be breaking down a lot of plant foods.
Low levels mean your body may not be getting enough plant foods. |
| Equol | 0.01–0.05 | A marker of gut bacteria processing soy foods. High or low levels can show how your body handles plant estrogens. | High levels mean your gut bacteria are processing a lot of soy foods.
Low levels mean your body may not be getting enough soy or plant estrogens. |
| Arabinitol | 0.01–0.08 | A marker for fungal overgrowth in the gut. High levels can mean yeast or fungal imbalance. | High levels mean your gut may have too much yeast or fungus.
Low levels mean normal fungal balance. |
Reference ranges may change slightly as labs update their methods and guidelines.
Organic Metabolomics (OMX) Urine FAQ
Is there Organic Metabolomics (OMX) Urine testing near me?
This is a test kit you can use at home, and you can check the draw location link at the top of the page for local collection options. For people with ongoing fatigue or digestive issues, having a nearby collection site makes it easier to get tested without extra travel or stress.
How do I interpret the test results?
While your treating physician should review your results, we also offer a one-on-one test results review with our clinical team to help you understand your results and next steps.
What is the cost of the test?
The price for this test includes standard shipping to you and return shipping to the lab, but draw fees may apply. Ordering this test is worth it if you want to find out if nutrient shortages or toxin buildup are slowing your recovery.
How often should I retest?
Retesting every 6 to 12 months is recommended, especially if you are making changes to your diet or supplements, or if your symptoms change. Regular testing helps track progress and shows if your body is responding to new routines.
How accurate is the test?
This test uses advanced mass spectrometry and chromatography to measure organic acids and amino acids in urine, with a specificity of 98% and sensitivity of 97%. TrueHealthLabs.com partners with CLIA-certified and CAP-certified laboratories to uphold rigorous testing standards for dependable results.
Important Notes
- You will be responsible for the shipping cost and return shipping cost.
Medical Review Board
Reviewed by Jeff Donohue M.D. from Body Logic and Brady Hurst DC, CCCN. Written by True Health Lab’s team of editorial health contributors.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized guidance.
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