Blood Spot ICPMS Toxic and Essential Elements

What this laboratory test evaluates

This panel measures 2 toxic metals and 4 nutrient minerals in blood spot. Mercury and cadmium are common toxic elements that we are exposed to through diet as well as through our environment. These metals interfere with our healthy hormone functions as well as acting on certain tissue as a hormone. This test also looks at common nutrients that are commonly supplementated and serve as co-factors for healthy brain and body health.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Bloodspot
• Fasting: No
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should arrive 8-10 business days after the lab receives samples.

How Sunridge uses laboratory information

Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.

Before requesting this test

Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.