Advanced Toxic & Essential Elements test is an advanced at-home wellness test designed to assess exposure to toxic heavy metals while evaluating essential minerals important for energy, brain function, hormones, metabolism, thyroid health, immune support, and overall wellbeing. Using advanced ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) laboratory technology, this comprehensive profile analyses dried blood spot and dried urine samples to provide accurate and reliable insights into heavy metal exposure, mineral balance, and nutritional status from the comfort of your home. Suitable for both adults and children, the test includes specialist laboratory interpretation within your personalised report. Many people are unknowingly exposed to heavy metals through food, seafood, smoking, dental fillings, water contamination, environmental pollution, industrial exposure, and everyday environmental sources. Over time, heavy metal accumulation may impact mood, sleep, cognitive function, hormone balance, thyroid health, detoxification pathways, immune function, energy levels, and overall long-term health and wellbeing. What Does This Test Measure? This advanced profile evaluates both toxic heavy metals and essential elements using the most scientifically appropriate sample type for each marker. Dried Urine Spot (DUS) Markers Iodine (I) Bromine (Br) Selenium (Se) Arsenic (As) Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd) Lithium (Li) Creatinine (Crtn) Dried Blood Spot (DBS) Markers Mercury (Hg) Selenium (Se) Cadmium (Cd) Zinc (Zn) Magnesium (Mg) Copper (Cu) Why Sample Type Matters Different metals and minerals are stored and eliminated differently within the body. Testing both dried blood spots and dried urine allows the laboratory to provide a more accurate and clinically meaningful assessment of exposure, accumulation, nutritional balance, and recent intake. For example: Urinary cadmium is useful for assessing long-term exposure. Whole blood mercury is more suitable for detecting methylmercury exposure from seafood. Urinary arsenic reflects recent exposure. Blood magnesium provides a better indication of long-term body status. This dual-sample approach helps create a more complete picture of toxic burden and mineral balance. Who May Benefit From This Test? This test may be suitable for individuals experiencing: Chronic fatigue or burnout Brain fog or poor concentration Anxiety or mood changes Poor sleep quality Low energy or weakness Thyroid-related symptoms Hormonal imbalance Cognitive difficulties Neurological symptoms Detoxification concerns Nutrient deficiencies Environmental or occupational exposure concerns It may also be beneficial for: Smokers Individuals consuming high amounts of seafood People with mercury dental fillings Those living near industrial or polluted areas Individuals concerned about toxins in food or water People following restrictive diets Health-conscious individuals wanting preventative wellness insights Key Features Advanced ICP-MS laboratory technology Convenient at-home dried blood spot and dried urine collection No clinic visit required Specialist laboratory interpretation included Suitable for adults and children Confidential and private laboratory reporting Fast turnaround time Laboratory fees included in the price Easy postal return process Sample Collection The kit includes simple instructions and collection materials for dried blood spot and dried urine samples. Samples can be collected conveniently at home and returned directly to the laboratory by post. Test Results Results are typically available within 3–5 working days after the laboratory receives your samples. Your secure laboratory report includes: Numerical results and reference ranges Easy-to-read graphics Specialist laboratory comments Personalised interpretation and recommendations Why Heavy Metals Testing Matters Heavy metals can accumulate in the body over time and may contribute to oxidative stress, inflammation, hormonal disruption, neurological symptoms, metabolic issues, and long-term health concerns. Essential minerals such as magnesium, selenium, zinc, copper, and iodine are also critical for: Thyroid hormone production Neurotransmitter synthesis Immune support Energy production Stress resilience Cognitive function Hormone activation Assessing both toxic and essential elements together may provide valuable insights into your overall health and wellbeing. Important Information Suitable for adults and children Home sample collection Samples are stable for postal return Test must be used within 12 months of purchase Customers are responsible for return shipping to the laboratory Laboratory fees are included with the kit price Test Info Test ID: BU-746 | Blood Spot + Dried Urine ICPMS Toxic and Essential Elements Blood Spot: Zn, Cu, Mg, Se, Cd, Hg | Urine: I, Br, Se, Li, As, Cd, Hg, Crtn Sample Types:Dried Blood Spot & Dried Urine Technology:Advanced ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) laboratory analysis for highly sensitive detection of toxic metals and essential elements. Testing Method:Simple at-home dried blood spot and dried urine sample collection with easy-to-follow instructions included. Turnaround Time:Results are typically available within 3–5 working days after the laboratory receives your samples.
