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SAMPLE TYPE: HAIR
Alternative sample: Pubic hair
RESULTS: 10 DAYS
Results delivered from sample reception
The Hair Metals and Minerals Test quantifies the presence of metals and minerals in hair using ICP-MS/MS.
- Evaluate nutritional status.
- Evaluate prolonged exposure to toxins.
- Evaluate the accumulation of metals and/or minerals.
- INDICES: Ca/Mg, Ca/K, Ca/P, Ca/Na, Ca/Fe, Ca/Zn, Na/K, Na/Mg, Zn/Cu, Fe/Cu
- NUTRITIVE ELEMENTS: Sodium [Na], Potassium [K], Calcium [Ca], Strontium [Sr], Phosphate [P], Boron [B], Magnesium [Mg], Iron [Fe], Copper [Cu], Zinc [Zn], Sulfur [S], Selenium [Se], Cobalt [Co], Manganese [Mn], Molybdenum [Mo], Vanadium [Va], Chromium [Cr], Germanium [Ge], Iodine [I], Silicon [Si]
- INDICATOR ELEMENTS: Lithium [Li], Beryllium [Be], Aluminum[Al], Titanium [Ti], Nickel [Ni], Silver [Ag], Tin [Sn], Antimony [Sb], Barium [Ba], Tungsten/Wolfram [W], Platinum [Pt], Gold [Au], Bismuth [Bi], Gadolinium [Gd]
- TOXIC ELEMENTS: Arsenic [As], Cadmium [Cd], Mercury [Hg], Thallium [Tl], Uranium [U], Lead [Pb]
- The hair should be at least 3-4 cm long and, if possible, the sample should NOT be taken from dyed hair. (If it is not possible to meet these two requirements, perform the Nail Metals Test)
- Rinse hair with plenty of water (WITHOUT USING SOAP OR CONDITIONER).
- Air dry hair (AVOID USING A HAIR DRYER).
- Use stainless steel scissors, free of oxides and residue.
For more information, contact the Teletest administration department at 932 12 33 45 or through the following form
