Heavy Metal Testing

Toxic Hair Elements Testing

Hair Elements analysis provides information regarding recent and ongoing exposure to potentially toxic metals, especially methylmercury and arsenic, and time-averaged status of specific nutrient elements. This noninvasive screening test requires only .25 grams of hair.

This test is useful for:

• Toxic Element Exposure
• Excessive Fish Consumption
• Alopecia
• Depression
• Fatigue
• Malabsorption
• Hypertension
• Impaired Glucose Tolerance
• Kidney Function
• Parkinson's-like Symptoms
• Sexual Impotence or Decreased Testosterone Production
• Vision Problems

A small amount of hair is collected from clean, washed hair. Hair must be free from hair dyes (3 months) and be washed with baby shampoo or all natural shampoo for 3 weeks prior to collection.