Heavy Metal Screen
The Heavy Metal Screen at Marylebone Diagnostic Centre is a crucial test designed to assess the levels of various heavy metals in your body, helping to identify potential toxicity or exposure.
Heavy Metal Screen
- Price: £340.00 (Including Phlebotomy)
- Code: MLHMS
- TAT: 11-18 Working Days
- Sample Type: Blood
What is Tested:
Elevated levels can suggest overexposure from welding fumes, contaminated water, or certain supplements.
High levels may result from fish consumption, dental amalgams, or occupational exposure.
Raised levels often point to exposure from paint, pipes, contaminated soil, or industrial sources.
Increased levels may reflect exposure from cookware, antacids, or dialysis-related contamination.
Low levels may indicate chronic magnesium deficiency not visible in standard blood tests.
Measures calcium inside red blood cells; imbalances can reflect long-term deficiency or excess.
Assesses zinc status more accurately than serum; low levels may suggest poor absorption or dietary insufficiency.
Evaluates copper stores; abnormalities may be linked to neurological or immune issues.
Reflects long-term selenium status; low levels can affect thyroid and antioxidant function.
FAQs
This test is recommended for individuals concerned about potential heavy metal exposure or experiencing unexplained health issues
A blood or urine sample will be collected at Marylebone Laboratory.
Results are typically emailed to you within 12-18 working days.
High levels of heavy metals may require further evaluation and management, potentially including lifestyle changes or medical intervention.
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Ensure your health with the Heavy Metal Screen at Marylebone Diagnostic Centre.
