Indications:
Blood toxic element screening is the standard method for assessing levels of toxic metals from either acute or environmental background exposures. Whole blood screening assesses combined levels of intracellular and extracellular (plasma) levels of these metals. A range of mineral levels are also reported, but we recommend our Plasma Mineral and Red Cell Magnesium Profile for assessing nutritional status of minerals.
Elements included in this profile include:
Arsenic, barium, cadmium, cobalt, lead, mercury, nickel, platinum, thallium, tungsten & uranium.
Minerals: Calcium, magnesium, copper, zinc, manganese, chromium, lithium, selenium, strontium, molybdenum & vanadium.
Patient Instructions:
It is recommended that patients omit fish and shellfish from their diet for 5-7 days prior to having a blood sample collected as these have been shown to temporarily increase the excretion of toxic metals. Mineral containing nutritional supplements should also be avoided on the day of the test.
Sample Report:
Toxic Elements screen – blood Sample Report
Sample Requirements:
Navy Blue (EDTA)
Postal Samples: Accepted