Overview
The Urine Toxic Metals (single or timed) Pre test measures urinary concentrations of potentially toxic elements using ICP-MS analysis from either a timed or full 24 hour urine collection. Results are presented as creatinine corrected values or 24 hour excretion amounts to reflect urine concentration accurately. As a pre provocation sample, it offers a view of metals currently being excreted without the influence of a chelating agent.
For practitioners, this assessment can be helpful when exploring symptom patterns such as fatigue, cognitive changes, neurological sensations, skin concerns, bone or muscle discomfort or when considering the possibility of environmental exposures. The report highlights relative differences in excretion patterns, showing whether certain elements appear higher or lower within the context of an unprovoked measurement.
These findings are usually reviewed alongside health history, occupational or environmental context, nutritional considerations and lifestyle factors. The information may support broader clinical discussions by illustrating patterns of metal excretion that can be explored further with clients.
What does the test measure?
The Doctor’s Data Urine Toxic Metals profile includes a broad range of potentially toxic elements, including:
• Aluminium
• Antimony
• Arsenic
• Barium
• Beryllium
• Bismuth
• Cadmium
• Cesium
• Gadolinium
• Lead
• Mercury
• Nickel
• Palladium
• Platinum
• Tellurium
• Thallium
• Thorium
• Tin
• Tungsten
• Uranium
Your results are presented alongside laboratory reference ranges to help identify elements that may warrant further investigation.
What happens after I receive my results?
Your results are most useful when considered together with your symptoms, diet, lifestyle, occupation, environmental exposures and medical history.
During a consultation, we can review potential sources of exposure and discuss appropriate nutrition and lifestyle strategies to support your overall health and the body's normal elimination pathways. Where results require medical investigation or treatment, referral to an appropriate medical practitioner may be recommended.