{"product_id":"toxic-essential-elements-test-kit","title":"Heavy Metals \u0026 Mineral Profile | 14 Markers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e BU-746 | \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\u003eDried Blood Spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zinc, Copper, Magnesium, Selenium, Cadmium, Mercury.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried Urine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iodine, Bromine, Selenium, Lithium, Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury, Creatinine.\u003cbr\u003e14 toxic and essential elements measured via ICP-MS — the gold standard for trace element analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Symptoms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersistent fatigue, brain fog, poor concentration, low mood, frequent illness, slow wound healing, hair loss, muscle cramps, poor sleep, anxiety, or concerns about heavy metal exposure from fish, seafood, dental amalgam, smoking, or industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Consider This Test?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersistent fatigue, brain fog, or poor concentration without a clear cause\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequent illness, slow wound healing, or poor immune function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHair loss, muscle cramps, or anxiety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoor sleep or low mood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular consumption of fish, shellfish, or seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of dental amalgam (mercury) fillings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoking or exposure to industrial or environmental toxins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcerns about heavy metal accumulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose seeking to assess mineral status (zinc, magnesium, copper, selenium) alongside toxic element exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting to understand whether nutrient deficiencies or toxic burden may be contributing to symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Test Is Particularly Important\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToxic heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic, and cadmium accumulate silently through food, water, and environmental exposure — and are almost never included in standard NHS blood tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc and magnesium deficiencies are among the most widespread yet routinely missed mineral imbalances in the UK population — affecting immunity, sleep, mood, and hormonal balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTesting both blood and urine provides a more complete picture of toxic burden than either sample type alone — blood reflects recent or active exposure while urine reflects cumulative excretion and organ accumulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper-to-zinc ratio is a clinically important marker for immune function, inflammation, and hormonal balance that is never assessed in standard GP testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eICP-MS is the gold standard for trace element analysis — providing clinical-grade accuracy for all 14 markers across both sample types\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 prepaid 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 hormone and 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\u003eWhat is the difference between blood spot and urine testing for heavy metals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlood reflects recent or active exposure — useful for mercury and cadmium from ongoing sources like fish or cigarettes. Urine reflects excretion and longer-term accumulation in organs such as the kidneys. By testing both, this panel gives a more complete picture of your current and cumulative toxic burden than either sample type alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know if I am deficient in zinc or magnesium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSymptoms of zinc deficiency include frequent illness, slow wound healing, hair loss, and poor appetite. Magnesium deficiency commonly presents as fatigue, muscle cramps, poor sleep, anxiety, and headaches. Both are widespread but rarely tested in standard NHS panels. This test measures both directly in blood, giving you accurate, actionable data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan copper and zinc imbalance affect my health?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Copper and zinc work in balance — excess copper relative to zinc is associated with anxiety, fatigue, oestrogen dominance, and immune suppression. This test measures both, allowing you and your practitioner to assess the ratio and take targeted action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this test suitable for children?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The test is suitable for adults and children. Sample collection is non-invasive — a small finger-prick for the blood spot and a straightforward urine collection. Please follow the collection instructions carefully when testing a child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the price include the laboratory fee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The full laboratory analysis fee is included in the purchase price. There are no additional charges. You are only responsible for posting your samples to the laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the kit valid for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe kit must be used within \u003cstrong\u003e12 months\u003c\/strong\u003e of the purchase date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this test alongside other Hormone Lab UK tests?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This panel pairs well with thyroid, hormone, or cortisol tests where mineral and toxic element status may be contributing to symptoms. 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