Heavy Metal Analysis

Heavy metal toxicity is a common issue in Australia and lots of people are widely affected by this condition. Heavy metals, such as mercury, lead and aluminium, accumulate in the body over time and are suspected to lead to a wide spread of symptoms and health conditions. Heavy metal toxicity is caused primarily by the levels of pollution and use of chemicals that we are exposed to on a day to day basis.

The urine toxic metal analysis test is a remarkable tool for the assessment of fourteen toxic metals looking at the excretion of toxic metals in a 24 collection period. The 24 hour urine assessment is extremely useful for patients who are taking a chelating agent and wanting to assess the POST chelation of toxic metals.

Test details

• Test code: 5020
• Category: Environmental
• Kit requirements: Spot Urine Kit
• Collection method: CI05.12.01
• Test method: ICP-MS (Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry)
• Turnaround time: 7 Business Days

What is measured

• Toxic Metals
  • Ag
  • Al
  • As
  • Ba
  • Be
  • Bi
  • Cd
  • Hg
  • Ni
  • Pb
  • Pt
  • Sb
  • Sn
  • Tl"

Common clinical applications

• Skin and Dermatological Health
  • Allergies
  • Skin conditions
• Cardiovascular Health
  • Cardiovascular Disease
• Nutritional and Dietary Symptoms
  • Chronic Fatigue
• Other Health Conditions
  • Foggy memory
  • Impairment of vital organ systems
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Muscular skeletal conditions
  • Toxicity
• Autoimmune and Immune System
  • Immune dysfunction
• Mental and Emotional Health
  • Mental health disorders
• Endocrine and Hormonal Health
  • Thyroid dysfunction

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.