A heavy metals panel is a group of tests that measures the quantity of specific, potentially toxic metals in the blood, urine, or more rarely in the hair or other body tissue or fluid. A laboratory may offer several different groupings of heavy metals panels as well as tests for individual metals. The most common combination includes lead, mercury, and arsenic. The term “heavy metals” is loosely defined. It is related to the periodic table of elements and refers to a variety of elements with high density or metallic properties. Significant concentrations of any of the heavy metals can be irritating or damaging to the body.
Aluminium
£105.80
This test measures levels of aluminium in the blood. Aluminum is a silvery-white metal, naturally found in soil, rocks (particularly igneous rocks), and clays as aluminosilicate minerals. The main route of absorption into the body is through oral intake. Aluminum is found
in food, drinking water, and medicinal products such as antacids and buffered aspirin. Excessive levels of aluminium can cause neurobehavioural changes imapired lung function. Aluminium containing over the counter medicinal products, e.g. antacids are thought to be safe in healthy individuals.
Est. Result Turnaround Time : 7 days
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