Urine Toxic Metals (24 hr)
Doctor's Data
Sample type: Urine
Requires fasting: No
At home test
Details
Urine Elements are traditionally used to evaluate exposure to potentially toxic elements and wasting of nutrient elements. Additionally, the comparison of urine element concentrations before and after administration of a chelator can be used to estimate net retention of potentially toxic elements. Subsequent urine element analyses, also following the administration of a chelator, are useful for monitoring the efficacy of metal detoxification therapy. Results are expressed per 24 hours or creatinine corrected to account for urine dilution effects.
- Cadmium
- Mercury
- Arsenic
- Aluminum
- Antimony
- Barium
- Beryllium
- Bismuth
- Cesium
- Gadolinium
- Nickel
- Palladium
- Platinum
- Tellurium
- Thallium
- Thorium
- Tin
- Tungsten
- Uranium
- Lead, Urine
Estimated days for results: Results should arrive 8 business days after the lab receives samples.
8 business days
- 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
- This is a 24-hour collection. Start with your second urination of the day and collect all urine for the next 24 hours.
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
