Heavy Metals Test

About this test

Key Benefits

• Measures 10 Metals and Trace Elements: Includes selected toxic metals and essential trace elements.

• Insight Into Environmental Exposure: May be useful when exposure from food, water, products or workplace environments is a concern.

• Relevant for Unclear Symptoms: Can support investigation when fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, headachesor skin changes are difficult to explain.

• Digital Results in 10 to 15 Business Days: Access your laboratory results online after analysis.

What This Test Measures

Toxic and Environmental Metals
This group includes metals that are mainly assessed because of potential environmental exposure. Measuring these elements can provide insight into exposure patterns that may come from sources such as food, water, air, smoking, seafood, old materials, pollution or occupational environments.

Trace Elements and Metal Balance
This group includes elements that can have biological roles in small amounts but may still be relevant to monitor when evaluating overall metal and mineral balance. Measuring these alongside toxic metals gives a broader view of the body’s current metal profile.

How It Works

1. Order Your Kit
Purchase your test online.

2. Collect Your Sample
Collect your first morning urine sample using the included test kit.

3. Send It Back
Mail your sample to the laboratory using the included return materials.

4. Receive Your Results
Access your digital laboratory results online in 10 to 15 business days.

Sample Collection

The sample is collected using first morning urine. Collect the sample according to the included instructions and send it to the laboratory for analysis.

Do not collect the sample during menstruation.

ISO Certified Lab and Analysis

Your sample is analyzed in an ISO certified laboratory using ICP MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry), a laboratory method used to measure metals and trace elements in urine.

Biomarkers included

• Chromium: Chromium (Cr), in trace amounts, is an essential nutrient that supports glucose metabolism and insulin function. While beneficial in its nutritional form, certain types — such as hexavalent chromium (Cr⁶⁺) — are highly toxic and carcinogenic. Excessive exposure can harm the skin, respiratory system, and kidneys, leading to serious health complications.
• Cobalt: Cobalt is an essential trace mineral found as part of vitamin B12, which is vital for nerve function, red blood cell formation, and DNA synthesis. It is required in very small amounts, and deficiency can cause symptoms similar to vitamin B12 deficiency. While essential for health, excessive cobalt exposure can be harmful, potentially affecting the heart, lungs, and thyroid.
• Mercury: Mercury is a naturally occurring heavy metal found in certain products such as thermometers and dental fillings. While low exposure is generally harmless, excessive levels can be toxic, affecting the nervous, digestive, and immune systems. High mercury exposure may cause symptoms like tremors, sleep disturbances, and cognitive impairment, and it poses significant environmental risks, particularly
• Lead: Lead is a toxic heavy metal with no beneficial role in the human body. Exposure to lead can cause serious health problems, especially affecting the nervous system. Even low levels of lead can impact multiple body systems, with children being particularly vulnerable to developmental delays and cognitive impairments.
• Copper: Copper is an essential trace mineral involved in many biological functions, including iron metabolism and red blood cell formation, connective tissue and bone development, and immune function. It serves as a cofactor for numerous enzymes and supports energy production as well as antioxidant defense systems. Both low and high copper levels can affect health, with potential impacts on neurological f
• Zinc: Zinc is an essential trace mineral crucial for numerous bodily functions, including immune system function, wound healing, DNA synthesis, and cell division. It plays a vital role in the activity of over 300 enzymes and is essential for growth and development during pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence. Maintaining adequate zinc levels is important for overall health and preventing immune deficien
• Aluminium: Aluminum (Al) is a harmful heavy metal that can pose health risks to the human body. Exposure to excessive levels of aluminum, often through diet or environmental sources, has been linked to neurotoxicity and may be associated with conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. Monitoring and reducing aluminum exposure is important for supporting overall health and well-being.
• Cadmium: Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal with no beneficial role in the human body. Prolonged exposure to cadmium can cause serious health problems, including kidney damage, weakened bones, and a higher risk of cancer. Because cadmium accumulates in the body over time, even low-level exposure poses a concern for long-term health.
• Arsenic: Arsenic is a naturally occurring element that can be highly toxic to humans. Found in soil, water, and certain industrial materials, it disrupts normal cellular processes and is classified as a carcinogen. Even at low levels, arsenic exposure can pose significant risks to health, affecting multiple organs and systems.
• Nickel: Nickel (Ni) is a naturally occurring metal and widely used industrial element. In trace amounts, it is generally harmless, but excessive exposure can cause health issues such as skin irritation, allergic dermatitis, and respiratory problems. Nickel is also classified as a potential carcinogen, with higher risks observed in occupational environments where exposure levels are elevated.

How to prepare

**48 hours before testing** Avoid **seafood, especially shellfish, seaweed, fortified foods, mineral supplements, alcohol, caffeine and nicotine**. Also avoid intense physical exercise. **Do not take the test during menstruation**. Follow the included instructions carefully before collecting your urine sample.

Frequently asked questions

Where can heavy metal exposure come from?

Exposure may come from sources such as food, water, air pollution, smoking, seafood, old materials, household products, cosmetics, supplements or certain workplace environments.

Should I stop taking supplements before the test?

Certain supplements, especially those containing high doses of minerals like Zinc, Copper, or Selenium, should ideally be paused for 48 hours before collection to ensure you are measuring your baseline levels rather than the supplement itself.

Why should I avoid seafood before testing?

Seafood, especially shellfish, and seaweed can affect certain metal results, including arsenic and mercury related measurements. Avoiding these before testing helps make the result more representative.

Customer reviews

4.6/5 (5)

• 4/5 — The collection process was straightforward. Detailed results really helped me understand my mineral balance better.
• 5/5 — Very helpful for checking my lead and mercury exposure.
• 4/5 — Shipping was fast and the lab portal was easy to navigate. Wish the turnaround time was a couple of days shorter, but otherwise great.
• 5/5 — Got these results for my biohacking journey. Everything was clear and showed me exactly where my zinc levels are at.
• 5/5 — Super easy to follow the instructions and the packaging was very professional.