Toxic Elements Profile

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Toxic Elements Profile Test

Toxic elements profile with 9 toxic elements blood tests.

Heavy metals toxicity caused by increasing levels of pollution and the use of chemicals in industry is a growing threat to our health and development of our children. High levels of toxic metals deposited in body tissues and, subsequently, in the brain, may cause significant developmental and neurological damage.

Why do a toxic elements profile test?

Whole blood element analysis is a diagnostic method that helps determine deficiencies, excesses and imbalances of essential elements and recent or ongoing exposure to specific toxic elements. Whole blood analysis measures total element levels that circulate extracellularly (serum/plasma) as well as intracellularly (function within blood cells). Therefore, additional testing of blood fractions or other tissues may be necessary for differential diagnosis of specific imbalances, or to assess specific dysfunctions of assimilation, transport, retention or excretion of elements.

Assessment of element levels in whole blood is a valuable tool for identification of dietary adequacy, gastrointestinal, renal and endocrine functions, and excess or deficiency conditions. Additional testing of specific blood fractions or other tissues may be necessary to help identify the specific mechanisms responsible for abnormal levels of elements. Such mechanisms include dysfunctions in assimilation, transport, retention or excretion of elements. Whole blood or packed cell element analysis should be performed prior to and intermittently throughout metal detoxification therapy.

Such monitoring of essential element status is necessary to identify needs for, and effectiveness of, supplementation. Replacement and maintenance of adequate levels of essential nutrients can markedly reduce the apparent adverse “side effects” associated with the use of detoxification agents and the general effects of mobilization of toxic elements.

As for urine element analysis of toxic elements without provocation, blood analysis does not accurately reflect the total body metal burden. For example, blood lead levels appear to peak 4 to 5 hours after exposure and then decrease exponentially with a half-life of about 27 days. Thus, levels of lead in blood are limited to the detection of only very recent or ongoing exposure.

The significance of accurately determining body lead burden is illustrated by recent research that clearly incriminates the adverse effects of very low levels of lead in learning and behavioral abnormalities. A safe level of lead in the body has not been determined.

What are all tests included in the profile of the toxic element?

Toxic elements profile test includes:

1. Arsenic
2. Cadmium
3. Chromium
4. Cobalt
5. Lead
6. Mercury
7. Selenium
8. Barium
9. Caesium

Note:

• Overnight fasting is not required
• Doctor’s prescription may be needed
• The normal reference range may vary depending on gender, age, health history, etc.
• Some medications may interact with toxic elements blood testing. Inform your doctor and laboratory manager about all the medication you are having.

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