Collection Method
CI05.07.01
Kit Requirements
Hair Test Kit
Turn Around Time
7 business days Turnaround times are estimates
Description
Hair metal and mineral analysis measures nutrient and toxic metal content of hair. As the constituents of the hair are determined by the entry of substances from external sources and from substances that enter it from the blood stream, hair makes an ideal medium for analysis.
Hair can contain minerals and metals and can accumulate over long periods of time. A wide range of metals and minerals can be measured in one sample to provide status of cellular activity and nutrient metabolism. Every physiological function in the body is catalysed by minerals.
Since the structure of hair remains unchanged, the minerals are fixed in the hair and levels in hair do not significantly change once that portion of hair has grown. The analysis accurately provides concentrations of minerals that have accumulated in the hair tissue over the hair growth period, approximately one to three months.
Heavy metals toxicity can be caused by exposure to pollution, chemicals and poisons. It is a growing threat to the population as metals deposit in body tissues leading significant developmental and neurological damage. Heavy metal toxicities can also lead to numerous health conditions including those affecting the cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, muscle, skeletal, skin and nervous systems.
Analytes
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Toxic Metals
- Ag
- Al
- As
- Cd
- Hg
- Ni
- Pb
- Sn
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Minerals
- Ca
- Cr
- Cu
- Fe
- Mg
- Mn
- Se
- Zn
Test Method
ICP-MS (Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry)
Common Conditions
Skin and Dermatological Health- Allergies
- Skin conditions
Cardiovascular Health- Cardiovascular Disease
Other Health Conditions- Immune and inflammatory condition
- Metabolic syndrome
- Muscular skeletal conditions
- Toxicity
Autoimmune and Immune System- Immune dysfunction
Mental and Emotional Health- Mental health disorders
Notice To Patients
NutriPATH practices in the usual practitioner-referral system for pathology laboratories. Patients are highly recommended to seek the supervision and guidance of a qualified healthcare practitioner for the interpretation of any lab results and associated information. NutriPATH can offer assistance in locating a suitable practitioner.
How it works
Step 1
Order test
Your referring practitioner will place this order via their online portal.
Step 2
Collect Samples
A test kit will be dispatched to you and you can conveniently collect your sample in the comfort of your home.
Step 3
Return Samples
Return samples for analysis via the provided courier packaging.
Patient resources
Our highly skilled and qualified team have created a service where patients can easily gain access to a wide range of pathology testing options.
Practitioner resources
As a leader in the industry, practitioners are able to trust in our ability to provide them with the technology they need to adequately test their clients and patients.
