Additional Info
| Preparation | No Fasting Required. Specimen must be sent to lab by overnight mail Monday-Thursday only. |
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| Test Type | Hair |
| Test Results | 5-7 business days from the day the lab receives the kit |
Details
Hair element analysis is a valuable and inexpensive screen for physiological excess, deficiency or maldistribution of elements. It should not be considered a stand-alone diagnostic test for essential element function, and should be used in conjunction with patient symptoms and other laboratory tests.
Hair is vulnerable to external elemental contamination by means of certain shampoos, bleaches, dyes, and curing or straightening treatments. Therefore, the first step in the interpretation of a hair element report is to rule out sources of external contamination.
Test Includes: Arsenic, Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Chromium, Beryllium, Cobalt, Nickel, Zinc, Copper, Thorium, Thallium, Barium, Cesium, Manganese, Selenium, Bismuth, Vanadium, Silver, Antimony, Palladium, Aluminum, Platinum, Tungsten, Tin, Uranium, Gold, Tellurium, Germanium, Titanium, Gadolinium
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