Heavy Metals and Trace Elements
For the measurement of metals and trace elements in body fluids our laboratory uses the latest technique of ICP-MS (inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry).
Our standard profile in urine includes:
- Aluminium
- Chrome
- Iron
- Manganese
- Cobalt
- Nickel
- Copper
- Zinc
- Arsenic
- Selenium
- Molybdenium
- Cadmium
- Mercury
- Lead
For urine testing 10 ml of a 24 h urine collection without additive is required. Please send 10 ml to our laboratory stating the 24 h urine volume on the request form.
Our standard profile in serum includes:
- Aluminium
- Chrome
- Manganese
- Cobalt
- Nickel
- Copper
- Zinc
- Arsenic
- Selenium
- Molybdenium
- Cadmium
Shall you require testing for elements other than the ones listed, do not hesitate to contact us.
We also test for elements in hair.