Hair Mineral Analysis Level 1

Hair metal and mineral analysis measures nutrient and toxic metal content of hair. As the constituents of the hair are determined by the entry of substances from external sources and from substances that enter it from the blood stream, hair makes an ideal medium for analysis.

Hair can contain minerals and metals and can accumulate over long periods of time. A wide range of metals and minerals can be measured in one sample to provide status of cellular activity and nutrient metabolism. Every physiological function in the body is catalysed by minerals.

Since the structure of hair remains unchanged, the minerals are fixed in the hair and levels in hair do not significantly change once that portion of hair has grown. The analysis accurately provides concentrations of minerals that have accumulated in the hair tissue over the hair growth period, approximately one to three months.

Heavy metals toxicity can be caused by exposure to pollution, chemicals and poisons. It is a growing threat to the population as metals deposit in body tissues leading significant developmental and neurological damage.  Heavy metal toxicities can also lead to numerous health conditions including those affecting the cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, muscle, skeletal, skin and nervous systems.

Test details

• Test code: 5013
• Category: Environmental
• Kit requirements: Hair Test Kit
• Collection method: CI05.07.01
• Test method: ICP-MS (Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry)
• Turnaround time: 7 Business Days

What is measured

• Toxic Metals
  • Ag
  • Al
  • As
  • Cd
  • Hg
  • Ni
  • Pb
  • Sn
• Minerals
  • Ca
  • Cr
  • Cu
  • Fe
  • Mg
  • Mn
  • Se
  • Zn

Common clinical applications

• Skin and Dermatological Health
  • Allergies
  • Skin conditions
• Cardiovascular Health
  • Cardiovascular Disease
• Other Health Conditions
  • Immune and inflammatory condition
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Muscular skeletal conditions
  • Toxicity
• Autoimmune and Immune System
  • Immune dysfunction
• Mental and Emotional Health
  • Mental health disorders

Resources

• Patient Brochure
• Sample Report

This test should be ordered and interpreted with guidance from a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Important: Test information is general only. Results should be interpreted with a qualified health practitioner and do not replace medical advice or diagnosis.