Metals Toxicity Test
Metals Toxicity Test
Metals Toxicity Test helps assess your exposure to potentially harmful metals. These toxic metals can accumulate in the body due to occupational hazards or environmental pollution from contaminated air, soil, or industrial waste. While sudden metal poisoning is uncommon, long-term exposure to small amounts of toxic metals can build up over time and may cause health problems or chronic diseases.
Common Sources of Exposure Include:
- Metal refining
- Nuclear reactor fuel assembly fabrication
- Electronics and computer manufacturing (alloying)
- Aerospace and machine tool plating and parts production
- Welding and metal shaping
- Military or law enforcement service involving weapons
- Plumbing
- Waste handling and disposal
- Oil refining
- Petrochemical production
- Manufacture of pigments and coatings
Health Conditions Linked to Toxic Metal Exposure
Long-term exposure to toxic metals may negatively impact:
- Energy levels
- Neurological development and brain function
- Reproductive health
- Respiratory, heart, liver, and immune system function
- Cancer risk
- Cognitive abilities and emotional well-being
- Degenerative diseases
Metals Tested
This test measures the following metals in your urine:
- Aluminum
- Antimony
- Arsenic
- Barium
- Beryllium
- Bismuth
- Cadmium
- Cesium
- Gadolinium
- Lead
- Mercury
- Nickel
- Palladium
- Platinum
- Tellurium
- Thallium
- Thorium
- Tin
- Tungsten
- Uranium
Metals Toxicity Test
£190
Sample Requirements
- Specimen: Urine or Hair.
- Instructions: Full collection instructions will be provided with your test kit.
Important Preparation Guidelines
- Avoid fish and shellfish for one week before collecting your urine sample, as these foods contain high levels of mercury and arsenic.
- Refrain from taking non-essential medications, dietary supplements, and gadolinium-based contrast agents (used in MRI scans) for 48 hours before and during sample collection, unless your doctor advises otherwise.
- Do not stop any prescribed medications without consulting your GP.
- Female patients should avoid collecting urine during menstruation.
- Suitable for individuals aged 3 years and older. Children must not be in nappies during collection.
Results and Reporting
- You will receive your results within 10 working days. Please note that this is an estimate and it might take more or less time to receive the results.
- Results will be emailed directly to you.
NB: This is a HOME TEST. You do not need to come to the clinic. Please provide D/O/B & Home address when booking.