Environmental Pollutants Profile Test
Test for 30+ toxins from plastics, chemicals and pollution with a home urine kit and certified UK lab analysis.
Product details: EUR 179.99 — InStock — SKU UEP — GetTested
About this test
Key Benefits
Measure 14 Metabolites: Analyze key markers associated with environmental chemical exposure.
Broad Environmental Exposure Analysis: Includes markers linked to solvents, plastics, fuel compounds and industrial chemicals.
Simple At-Home Testing: Collect your urine sample easily at home.
Digital Results within 10 to 15 business days.
What This Test Measures
This test measures 14 urine metabolites associated with selected environmental chemical exposures and related metabolic responses. The markers are grouped into broader areas to make the results easier to understand.
Solvents, Fuels and Industrial Compounds
Includes markers linked to exposure from sources such as fuel emissions, solvents, paints, adhesives, indoor air and industrial environments.
Plastics, Preservatives and Consumer Product Chemicals
Includes markers linked to chemicals used in plastics, packaging, cosmetics, personal care products and other everyday consumer materials.
Metabolic and Environmental Stress Response
Includes a marker that may reflect how the body responds to certain environmental and oxidative stressors.
About Environmental Pollutants
Environmental pollutants are chemicals that may be present in air, water, food, plastics, household products, and indoor environments. Daily exposure can occur through contaminated air, food packaging, cleaning products, cosmetics, building materials, and industrial pollutants.
Some environmental chemicals are known to contribute to oxidative stress and may influence processes related to detoxification, metabolism, and overall well-being. Measuring metabolites in urine can provide additional insight into recent environmental chemical exposure.
How It Works
Order Your Kit: Purchase your test online.
Collect Your Sample: Use the urine collection kit at home.
Send It Back: Mail your sample to the laboratory using the prepaid return envelope.
Receive Results: Access your detailed digital laboratory results within approximately 10–15 business days after the lab receives your sample.
Sample Collection
The sample is collected using a simple urine test at home. The test uses a dried urine sample that is collected according to the included instructions and then returned to the laboratory for analysis. The sample remains stable during transport when handled according to the instructions provided in the kit.
CAP- and CLIA-Certified Lab and Analysis
Your sample is analyzed in a CAP- and CLIA-certified laboratory using Liquid Chromatography Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) technology, ensuring accurate and reliable detection of environmental pollutant metabolites.
Biomarkers included
- Mandelate + Phenylglyoxylate: Mandelate + Phenylglyoxylate represents the combined measurement of two primary styrene metabolites and may provide a broader assessment of styrene exposure.
- Monoethyl Phthalate: Monoethyl Phthalate is a metabolite associated with exposure to phthalates, a group of chemicals commonly used in plastics, cosmetics, fragrances, and personal care products.
- Benzoate: Benzoate is involved in the metabolism of aromatic substances and may be associated with exposure to toluene and related environmental compounds.
- 3,4-Dimethylhippurate: 3,4-Dimethylhippurate is a metabolite associated with exposure to trimethylbenzene, a chemical used in fuels, solvents, and industrial manufacturing processes.
- Hippurate: Hippurate is a metabolite associated with toluene exposure, a solvent found in fuels, paints, adhesives, and industrial chemicals. Hippurate reflects how the body processes aromatic compounds and certain environmental chemicals.
- Mandelate: Mandelate is a metabolite linked to styrene exposure. Styrene is commonly used in plastics, rubber, insulation materials, and industrial manufacturing.
- Phthalate: Phthalate refers to a group of chemical compounds used to increase flexibility in plastics and found in many consumer and industrial products. Measuring phthalate metabolites may help assess environmental exposure.
- Phenylglyoxylate: Phenylglyoxylate is another metabolite associated with styrene exposure and reflects the body’s breakdown of styrene compounds.
- Quinolinate: Quinolinate is a metabolite involved in tryptophan metabolism and may also be influenced by environmental stressors, oxidative stress, and certain chemical exposures.
- 3-Methylhippurate: 3-Methylhippurate is a urinary metabolite associated with exposure to xylene, an industrial solvent commonly found in paints, fuels, and chemical products. Measuring 3-Methylhippurate may help assess recent xylene exposure.
- alpha-Hydroxyisobutyrate: Alpha-Hydroxyisobutyrate is a metabolite associated with exposure to methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE), a fuel additive used to improve gasoline combustion and reduce emissions.
- Para-Hydroxybenzoate: Para-Hydroxybenzoate is a metabolite associated with paraben exposure. Parabens are preservatives commonly used in cosmetics, skincare products, pharmaceuticals, and processed products.
- 2-Methylhippurate: 2-Methylhippurate is also a metabolite linked to xylene exposure and reflects the body’s processing of certain solvent compounds commonly encountered in industrial and environmental settings.
- t,t-Muconic Acid: t,t-Muconic Acid is a biomarker associated with benzene exposure. Benzene is an industrial chemical found in fuel emissions, cigarette smoke, and certain occupational environments. Measuring t,t-Muconic Acid may help evaluate recent benzene exposure.
How to prepare
No specific dietary restrictions are required, but it is recommended to collect the sample during a typical day to capture a representative view of your environmental exposure.
Frequently asked questions
Which specific chemicals does the Environmental Pollutants Profile test for?
This test measures 14 specific metabolites that serve as markers for exposure to 8 common environmental chemicals: Xylene, Toluene, Benzene, Trimethylbenzene, Styrene, Phthalates, Parabens, and Methyl Tert-butyl Ether (MTBE).
What is the collection method for this test?
The test uses a dried urine sample collection method. This is a simple, non-invasive process you can complete at home. You will saturate a collection card with urine, let it dry, and سپس return it to our lab in the provided envelope.
How long does it take to get my results?
Once your sample reaches our laboratory, the analysis typically takes up to 10 business days. You will receive your results digitally via our secure platform.
What should I do if my results show high levels of pollutants?
High levels of these metabolites suggest recent or chronic exposure to environmental pollutants. This information can help you identify sources of toxins in your environment—such as specific household cleaners, cosmetics, or industrial neighborhoods—and allows you to adjust your lifestyle or detoxification protocols accordingly.
Customer reviews
4.6/5 (5)
- 4/5 — Very easy to use at home.
- 5/5 — So glad I did this. It showed I have high phthalate levels from my skincare products!
- 4/5 — Good test but I wish the lab results came back a bit faster than 10 days. Still, the data was very helpful for my detox.
- 5/5 — Great way to check for benzene and xylene exposure if you live in a city.
- 5/5 — Shipping was fast and the instructions were very clear.