Which tests measure Aflatoxin M1?

Aflatoxin M1 is measured in 1 test on BiomarkersLabs.com, including MycoTOX.

Biomarker Reference · AFM1

What does the Aflatoxin M1 test measure?

Q: Why is Aflatoxin M1 measured?

Urinary aflatoxin M1 reflects recent dietary or environmental exposure to aflatoxin-contaminated food or mould-infested indoor environments. Elevation prompts investigation of food sources, storage conditions, and occupational or residential mould contamination.

Q: What is the reference range for Aflatoxin M1?

The standard reference range for Aflatoxin M1 is <0.50 ng/mg creatinine. Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay platform — interpret in context of the issuing laboratory's stated range.

Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) is a clinical biomarker used in environmental-mould assessment. Aflatoxin M1 is the hydroxylated metabolite of aflatoxin B1, produced primarily by Aspergillus species that contaminate grains, nuts, and animal feed. It is measured in 1 laboratory test on BiomarkersLabs.com.

Reference Range: <0.50 ng/mg creatinine
Units: ng/mg creatinine, µg/g creatinine
Measured In: 1 test
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Functional medicine optimalNon-detectable or <0.20 ng/mg creatinine in most functional interpretations.

What is Aflatoxin M1?

Aflatoxin M1 is the hydroxylated metabolite of aflatoxin B1, produced primarily by Aspergillus species that contaminate grains, nuts, and animal feed. Following ingestion, hepatic cytochrome P450 enzymes convert aflatoxin B1 to M1, which is then renally excreted. Aflatoxins are potent hepatotoxins and carcinogens; chronic exposure is linked to hepatocellular carcinoma, particularly in regions with endemic hepatitis B.

Why is Aflatoxin M1 measured?

Urinary aflatoxin M1 reflects recent dietary or environmental exposure to aflatoxin-contaminated food or mould-infested indoor environments. Elevation prompts investigation of food sources, storage conditions, and occupational or residential mould contamination.

Reference ranges

Standard reference: <0.50 ng/mg creatinine
Functional medicine optimal: Non-detectable or <0.20 ng/mg creatinine in most functional interpretations.
Units: ng/mg creatinine, µg/g creatinine

Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay platform. Interpret in context of the issuing laboratory's stated range.

Tests that measure Aflatoxin M1

1 test on BiomarkersLabs.com include this biomarker.

BML-ENV-014Comprehensive

MycoTOX

Aflatoxin M1 reference range in this test: <0.50 ng/mg creatinine

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