This Hair Element Exposure Profile measures the following analytes:
- Aluminum | Antimony | Arsenic
- Barium | Beryllium | Bismuth | Boron
- Cadmium | Calcium | Chromium | Cobalt | Copper
- Germanium
- Iodine | Iron
- Lead | Lithium
- Magnesium | Manganese | Mercury | Molybdenum
- Nickel
- Phosphorus | Platinum | Potassium
- Rubidium
- Selenium | Silver | Sodium | Strontium | Sulfur
- Thallium | Thorium | Tin | Titanium
- Uranium
- Vanadium
- Zinc | Zirconium
Note: To conduct a non-invasive analysis of hair elements, Doctor's Data requires a hair sample weighing 0.25 grams. This sample size is adequate to obtain accurate results and ensure the reliability of the analysis.
What is the purpose of this test?
Order this Hair Elements Kit, which evaluates exposure to 22 essential and 17 potentially toxic elements in hair and monitors the progress of metal detoxification therapy. This test kit, offered by Doctor's Data, provides a non-invasive way to screen your hair for potentially harmful elements. By analyzing your hair, the test can provide valuable insights into any physiological disorders you may have that are associated with imbalances in essential and toxic element metabolism. Nutrient elements like magnesium, chromium, zinc, copper, and selenium are essential for the proper functioning of many enzymes and vitamins. Because hair grows about one to two centimeters per month, analyzing hair samples can provide a record of your element metabolism and exposure to toxic elements over time.
Hair analysis is a reliable way to detect recent exposure to toxic elements. Hair may contain higher levels of toxic elements than blood or urine. Hair element analysis has become a valuable tool for physicians and patients thanks to advancements in technology and scientific protocols. However, hair is vulnerable to external elemental contamination, so ruling out external contamination sources is the first step in interpreting a hair element report.
Hair element analysis is a useful screening tool for physiological imbalances in the body. It should be used in conjunction with other laboratory tests and patient symptoms and not relied upon as a standalone diagnostic test. Doctor's Data offers two hair analysis tests: the Hair Elements Kit and the Hair Element Exposure Profile. This test kit is the Hair Elements Kit, which includes a standard selection of essential and toxic elements.
This test kit is helpful for individuals experiencing issues with the following:
- Toxic Element Exposure
- Excessive Fish Consumption
- Alopecia
- Depression
- Fatigue
- Malabsorption
- Hypertension
- Impaired Glucose Tolerance
- Kidney Function
- Parkinson's-like Symptoms
- Sexual Impotence or Decreased Testosterone Production
- Vision Problems
When should I order a Hair Elements Kit?
Individuals may order this test if they have experienced symptoms related to metal toxicity. Common signs or symptoms of metal toxicity may include:
- Abdominal pain
- Chills
- Diarrhea
- Muscle weakness
- Nausea or vomiting
- Shortness of breath
- Tingling of the hands or feet
A chelation drug is not included in the kit. Patients should contact their physician for more information regarding metal detoxification agents.
Sample Report
Preparation:
No fasting is required. Please follow the instructions on the scale to collect a 0.25-gram hair sample. Hair that has been chemically treated, including permed, dyed, or bleached hair, is not suitable for analysis due to potential contamination. Additionally, it is essential to avoid mixing head hair with pubic hair.
Test Results:
5-7 Business days once the lab receives the specimen. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
