Urine Essential Elements (Random/FMV)
Doctor's Data
Sample type: Urine
Requires fasting: No
At home test
Details
The Urine Essential Elements profile assesses essential element status and wasting. This test uses a random FMV urine collection.
- Molybdenum
- Chromium
- Manganese
- Phosphorus
- Cobalt
- Boron
- Strontium
- Sulfur
- Vanadium
- Zinc, Urine
- Calcium (Ca)
- Iron
- Lithium, Urine
- Magnesium (Mg)
- Potassium, Urine
- Selenium, Urine
- Sodium, Urine
- Copper, Urine
Estimated days for results: Results should arrive 8 business days after the lab receives samples.
8 business days
Before You Start
- Please read the test collection instructions carefully.
- If you’ve recently had an MRI with gadolinium-based contrast, wait at least 4 days before collecting your sample.
- DO NOT collect your sample while menstruating.
- Use only the provided vial and collection containers to avoid contamination of the specimen. Use of other collection materials may result in falsely elevated results.
1 Week Before Collection
- Omit fish and shellfish from your diet.
48 Hours Before Collection
- Avoid taking non-essential medications and dietary supplements.
- DO NOT discontinue any prescription medications without first consulting your healthcare provider.
Day of Collection
- Collect a single urination.
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
