Glyphosate Test - Water

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Turnaround Time: 1 - 2 weeks
Test Type: Kit Based, Water

Overview:

Glyphosate is the world?s most widely used herbicide and the primary toxic chemical Roundup? which is utilized by homeowners, municipalities, and farmers to prevent the growth of weeds and grasses. Studies have linked glyphosate exposure to chronic conditions and various types of cancer, such as non-Hodgkin lymphoma, renal tubule carcinoma, pancreatic islet-cell adenoma, and skin tumors. Glyphosate is also known to disrupt the balance of gut bacteria, reducing the ratio of beneficial to harmful bacteria. MosaicDX offers testing of water samples to assist in identifying an important potential source of glyphosate exposure from contaminated drinking water. Why Test for Glyphosate Toxicity? The main ingredient in herbicides is glyphosate, a molecule that prevents plants from making proteins, so they die. Glyphosate kills the broadleaf weeds and grasses that compete with crops. More than five billion pounds is sprayed worldwide, which ends up in our air, water, and soil. Glyphosate can enter the body by direct absorption through the skin, by eating foods treated with glyphosate, or by drinking water contaminated with glyphosate. According to a 2022 CDC study, glyphosate is in 75% of rainfall, 75% of air, and 80% of Americans. The level of glyphosate in our system has grown from trace levels in Europeans to 1.75 milligrams per kilogram of body weight in Americans. Assessment of glyphosate exposure is critical in understanding total toxic body burden. There is a strong correlation between glyphosate usage and several chronic illnesses. While correlations do not necessarily imply causation, these findings do raise concerns about the widespread use of a chemical that affects all life on earth. In March 2015, IARC classified glyphosate as ?probably carcinogenic to humans? (Group 2A). IARC also concluded that there was ?strong? evidence for genotoxicity, both for ?pure? glyphosate and for glyphosate formulations. To reach these conclusions, IARC reviewed about 1000 studies. Some of the studies looked at people exposed through their jobs, such as farmers. Others were experimental studies on cancer and cancer related effects in experimental systems. Treatment of glyphosate toxicity should be centered on determining the route of introduction and avoiding future exposure. Eating non-GMO (genetically modified organism) foods and drinking reverse osmosis water are two of the best ways to avoid glyphosate.

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

Preparing for your Test Please read all of the instructions carefully. ? Place ice pack flat in your freezer, so it will be ready to ship with your specimen. ? Locate and complete the barcode sheet in your test kit. Place one barcode sticker on each collection sample. Be sure that the information is legible and includes the collection date, time, and that the name matches what was provided on the test order. ? Determine which faucet that will serve as your source of water sample (preferably where you get your drinking water). Let?s Get Started 1. Before water collection, remove the cap from the collection cup and carefully lay the cap down with the inside facing up on a clean dry surface. Try not to touch the inside of the cup or cap. Do not let the inside of the cap contact any surface. 2. Turn the faucet on and let the water run for 30 seconds. 3. Move the container into the water stream to collect the sample. 4. Fill the container ? full. DO NOT fill more than this. 5. After sample collection, screw the lid on tightly. 6. Freeze water specimen for a minimum of 4 hours before shipping. Keep in freezer until ready to ship. Preparing the Sample to Ship 1. Ensure the barcode label on each collection tube has been completed and matches thetest order (or Test Requisition Form). 2. Obtain the frozen collection cup, frozen ice pack, and any vials for other collectionsfrom the freezer and check caps for tightness. 3. Place all frozen specimens and absorbent packing sheet into the biohazard zip-lock bag and seal. 4. Place the sealed biohazard zip-lock bag into the silver thermo bag along with the frozenice pack and seal. 5. Place the filled silver thermo bag into the Test Kit Box. If using the Test RequisitionForm, also place in box. Close the lid. 6. Locate the shipping instruction card included in your test kit for details on how to shipyour collection(s).