{"product_id":"thyroid-heavy-metals-essential-elements-test","title":"Thyroid, Heavy Metals \u0026 Essential Elements Test | 14 Markers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e BU-745 | \u003cstrong\u003eSample Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried Blood Spot + Dried Urine | \u003cstrong\u003eTechnology:\u003c\/strong\u003e ICP-MS | \u003cstrong\u003eResults Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-5 Working Days After Laboratory Receives Sample | \u003cstrong\u003eLaboratory:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZRT Laboratory - CLIA Certified | \u003cstrong\u003eHormone Specialist Doctor Interpretation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included | \u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults and Children | \u003cstrong\u003eCollect Sample At Home:\u003c\/strong\u003e No Clinic Visit Required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Does This Test Measure?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood Spot - Thyroid Panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Total T4, TPO Antibodies, Thyroglobulin Antibodies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried Urine - Toxic and Essential Elements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iodine, Bromine, Selenium, Lithium, Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury, Creatinine.\u003cbr\u003e14 markers total - combining full thyroid function with a root-cause toxic and nutritional element screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Symptoms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFatigue, brain fog, unexplained weight gain, hair loss, poor sleep, cold intolerance, or persistent thyroid symptoms despite a normal TSH result. Also relevant for those with regular fish or seafood consumption, mercury dental fillings, smoking history, or concerns about environmental toxic element exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Consider This Test?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersistent fatigue, brain fog, or unexplained weight gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHair loss, poor sleep, or cold intolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThyroid symptoms that persist despite a normal TSH result\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular consumption of fish, shellfish, or seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of mercury dental amalgam fillings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoking history or exposure to industrial or environmental toxins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcerns about heavy metal exposure contributing to thyroid dysfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagnosed or suspected hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's thyroiditis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting to understand both the functional status of their thyroid and whether toxic elements may be driving or worsening it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Test Is Particularly Important\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercury, cadmium, arsenic, and bromine are all thyroid disruptors - they can block iodine uptake, trigger autoimmune responses including Hashimoto's, and impair T4-to-T3 conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost people with persistent thyroid symptoms have never had their toxic element levels assessed - this test addresses that gap in a single at-home kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard NHS thyroid tests measure TSH only - missing Free T3, Free T4, and both antibodies essential for detecting early Hashimoto's and cortisol-driven thyroid suppression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBromine competes directly with iodine for uptake into the thyroid - even with adequate iodine intake, elevated bromine from flame retardants or processed foods can suppress thyroid hormone production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasuring thyroid function and toxic elements together in a single kit identifies both what is impaired and why - something no standard panel provides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNot Sure Which Test Is Right for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmail us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@hormonelab.co.uk\"\u003einfo@hormonelab.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e with your gender, age, symptoms, medications, and any current treatments. We will forward your enquiry to our doctors and respond within 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder your kit - delivered directly to your door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollect samples at home: finger-prick blood spot + urine strip; no clinic visit required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost your samples to ZRT Laboratory using the instructions provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceive your full report by email within 3-5 working days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll 14 markers in clear graphics and easy-to-read values\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten interpretation by a Hormone Specialist PhD Doctor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended next steps based on your results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaboratory fee included - no hidden charges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Use ZRT Laboratory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll testing is performed by \u003cstrong\u003eZRT Laboratory\u003c\/strong\u003e - a globally recognised, \u003cstrong\u003eCLIA-certified\u003c\/strong\u003e diagnostic laboratory founded in 1998 by \u003cstrong\u003eDr. David Zava, PhD\u003c\/strong\u003e. ZRT has performed \u003cstrong\u003eover 11 million tests\u003c\/strong\u003e and is trusted by healthcare professionals in \u003cstrong\u003e96+ countries\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePioneers of at-home \u003cstrong\u003edried blood spot (DBS)\u003c\/strong\u003e and dried urine element testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced \u003cstrong\u003eICP-MS\u003c\/strong\u003e technology for clinical-grade trace element accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach element tested in the most clinically significant sample type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonalised reference ranges based on age and sex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough our partnership with ZRT Laboratory, Hormone Lab UK delivers internationally recognised, research-backed testing to people across the UK and Europe - from the comfort of home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow are heavy metals linked to thyroid disease?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMercury, cadmium, arsenic, and bromine can block iodine uptake, interfere with thyroid hormone receptor binding, trigger autoimmune responses including Hashimoto's, and impair T4-to-T3 conversion. Many people with persistent thyroid symptoms have never had their toxic element levels assessed - this test addresses that gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between this test and a standard thyroid blood test?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStandard NHS thyroid tests typically measure TSH only. This panel measures six thyroid markers plus seven toxic and essential elements via urine - identifying not just whether thyroid function is impaired, but why it may be impaired at a nutritional and environmental level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is bromine included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBromine competes directly with iodine for uptake into the thyroid gland. Even with adequate iodine intake, elevated bromine - from flame retardants, certain medications, or processed foods - can suppress thyroid hormone production. 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