Toxic Elements screen - urine sample
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| Test Details for Ordering | |
|---|---|
| Test | Toxic Elements screen - urine sample |
| Laboratory | Biolab Medical Unit |
| Price | £143.00 |
| Sample required | urine |
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I recommend this test when I suspect metal toxicity as a cause of symptoms.
The test measures urinary levels of the following elements: aluminium, antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, cobalt, copper, lead, manganese, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, thallium, tin and zinc.
It is performed on a urine sample collected after a dose of DMSA, an substance which chelates metals and allows them to be excreted in urine. The reason for this is that toxic metals get "stuck" in body tissues but DMSA "grabs" them so they are excreted in urine. This is the most reliable measure of toxic metals.
SAMPLE
This test is performed on a urine sample.
KIT
The kit for this test includes a urine container, the correct dose of DMSA for the test, an instruction sheet, packaging materials for transporting the sample in the post, and a laboratory request form.
INSTRUCTIONS
To complete the test you need to follow the instructions for urine collection sent out with the kit. Send the urine sample to Biolab in the packaging provided ensuring that the request form with your correct details is enclosed. Post the sample 1st class Monday - Thursday.
- Please note that there is an additional interpretation fee for my letter to your GP. See Ordering Tests for more details.
