Description

Urine Toxic Metals Test

Assess Your Body’s Burden of Environmental Toxic Metals

Available Nationwide | Convenient At-Home Collection & Shipping

The Urine Toxic Metals Test evaluates your exposure to a broad range of toxic metals commonly found in the environment. It also measures how effectively your body is eliminating these metals, which may have accumulated over time and pose risks to your health. Monitoring toxic metal levels provides vital insights to guide treatment and detoxification strategies for improved well-being.

Toxic Metals Included in the Test

  • Aluminum: Found in cookware, antiperspirants, and food packaging; associated with cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases.
  • Antimony: Present in flame retardants and plastics; linked to lung and heart problems with long-term exposure.
  • Arsenic: Found in contaminated water, seafood, and industrial chemicals; linked to cancers and cardiovascular disease.
  • Barium: Used in drilling fluids and paints; can cause muscle weakness and respiratory issues.
  • Beryllium: Used in aerospace and electronics; chronic exposure can damage lungs and increase lung cancer risk.
  • Bismuth: Found in some cosmetics and medications; may cause kidney toxicity over time.
  • Cadmium: Present in tobacco smoke, batteries, and industry; known to cause kidney damage and cancer risk.
  • Cesium: Found in medical treatments and nuclear byproducts; potential to disrupt heart function.
  • Gadolinium: Used in MRI contrast agents; can accumulate, especially problematic for kidney patients.
  • Lead: Common in old paints, pipes, and industry; causes developmental delays, kidney damage, and cognitive decline.
  • Mercury: Found in certain fish, thermometers, dental fillings; neurotoxic and harmful to kidneys and nerves.
  • Nickel: Present in industry, jewelry, metal alloys; chronic exposure linked to lung damage and cancer.
  • Palladium: Used in catalytic converters and jewelry; may cause respiratory and organ toxicity.
  • Platinum: Found in cancer treatments and catalytic converters; chronic exposure linked to lung and kidney issues.
  • Tellurium: Used in semiconductor and solar industries; high levels can damage lungs and kidneys.
  • Thallium: Present in insecticides and rodenticides; known to cause nerve damage, hair loss, and GI distress.
  • Thorium: Used in nuclear energy; radioactive and linked to increased cancer risk.
  • Tin: Found in food cans and electronics; prolonged exposure may cause lung and kidney damage.
  • Tungsten: Used in military and industrial applications; possible lung issues and cancer risk.
  • Uranium: Naturally occurring and used in nuclear energy; radioactive and toxic to kidneys with cancer risk.

Important Sample Collection Guidelines

  • Avoid Fish and Shellfish: Do not eat fish or shellfish for 1 week before collecting your sample to avoid skewed metal levels.
  • Discontinue Non-Essential Medications/Supplements: Stop all non-essential medications and supplements 48 hours prior to and during sample collection.
  • Wait After MRI: If you recently had an MRI with gadolinium contrast, wait at least 96 hours before collecting your sample.
  • Avoid Collecting During Menstruation: Do not collect your urine sample while menstruating, as this may affect results.
  • Shipping: Ship your sample same day via FedEx (Monday–Friday). If shipping same day is not possible, refrigerate the sample until shipment.

Why This Test Matters

Toxic metals accumulate over time from environmental exposure, industrial sources, and diet. These metals can damage kidneys, nerves, lungs, and increase cancer risk. Early detection through urine testing is crucial to managing your toxic burden, guiding effective detox protocols, and improving long-term health outcomes.

Shipping & Processing Times

  • Shipping Time: 3–5 business days (from shipment to lab receipt)
  • Average Sample Processing Time: 4 business days (from sample receipt to result delivery)