Still not feeling right, even after doing the basics? You’re not alone, and it’s not in your head. Sometimes one more piece of the picture helps show why.
Mycotoxins are toxins made by certain molds. They can come from water-damaged homes, workplaces or vehicles, and some come from food. This urine test measures which mycotoxins your body is clearing and how much. Mold is something Barbie considers worth ruling out, not a conclusion she starts from.
Only when it helps. Barbie recommends this test only after she has reviewed your history and your first results, and only when it would change what you do next. It is separate from the $539 New Leaf Mineral Reset, and it is not sold on this site.
What the report covers
The panel Barbie uses measures eleven mycotoxins, grouped by the type of mold that makes them.
| Mold family | Mycotoxins measured | Common sources |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus | Aflatoxin M1, Ochratoxin A, Sterigmatocystin, Gliotoxin | Water-damaged buildings; also grains, nuts, coffee and dried fruit |
| Penicillium | Citrinin, Mycophenolic acid, Ochratoxin A | Water-damaged buildings, stored grains |
| Stachybotrys (black mold) | Roridin E, Verrucarin A | Wet drywall, ceiling tiles and wallpaper after leaks or flooding |
| Fusarium | Zearalenone, Enniatin B | Grains such as corn and wheat; damp buildings |
| Chaetomium | Chaetoglobosin A | Water-damaged drywall and wood |
The report shows each result against the lab’s reference, so you can see which are elevated, which are low, and which were not detected.
When Barbie may consider it
- A home or workplace with known water damage, leaks, or a musty smell
- Symptoms that improved when you were away from home, or started after a move
- Sinus congestion, ear drainage, recurring yeast or a coated tongue that keeps coming back
- Histamine reactions, rashes or new food sensitivities
- Brain fog, fatigue or low mood that has not lifted with mineral support
- Inflammation markers that stay high
- HTMA patterns that do not shift as expected over time
What it can and can’t tell you
It can show which mycotoxins your body is moving out, which narrows the likely mold families and sources. It also gives a baseline to retest against.
It can’t tell you where the exposure came from, when it happened, or how much is stored in your tissues. A low result does not always mean low exposure, because a body that is not clearing well may not release much into the urine. Some mycotoxins come from food rather than the home. A result is information to weigh alongside your history, not a diagnosis, and it is not a home inspection.
How it fits with HTMA and the Functional Lab Panel
Mold exposure can drain mineral reserves, raise inflammation and add to histamine reactions, and those effects may show up on the HTMA and blood work before the cause is known. The mycotoxin panel helps confirm or rule out mold as part of the picture. Barbie usually pairs it with the OAT on the same urine sample. Results are most useful when you are able to address the source.
Practical notes
- An at-home kit. You collect your first urine of the morning and mail it to the lab.
- No fasting is needed.
- It can be collected from the same sample as the OAT.
- The kit instructions include any preparation steps, and Barbie will go over them with you.
How Barbie explains it
“Mold does not only affect us from the outside. Its toxins can settle in and add to the load your body carries. This test shows what your body is working to clear, so we know whether mold belongs in your story and how to support you through it.”
This page is educational and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Barbie Fisher is a certified HTMA practitioner and health coach, not a medical doctor; these tests are not sold on this site, and nothing here replaces care from your own doctor. Please keep your physician involved in your care, especially for any result that needs medical follow-up.