{"product_id":"toxic-essential-elements-blood-spot-test","title":"Toxic \u0026 Essential Elements Test","description":"\u003ch2\u003eToxic \u0026amp; Essential Elements Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest ID: B-224\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMale \/ Female Blood Spot ICPMS Toxic and Essential Elements is for testing six following Elements in the body, both men and women. This blood spot test kit measures the levels of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Cadmium (Cd)\u003cbr\u003e2. Mercury (Hg)\u003cbr\u003e3. Selenium (Se)\u003cbr\u003e4. Zinc (Zn)\u003cbr\u003e5. Magnesium (Mg)\u003cbr\u003e6. Copper (Cu)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest Result:\u003c\/strong\u003e You will receive your test result 3-5 working days after the laboratory receives your sample. You will see your hormone levels in graphics and numbers on your test results. You will also see laboratory comments by a Hormone Specialist PhD Dr in the comments: you will find a doctor’s analysis of your hormone levels and what to do next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollect samples from the comfort of your home and post them to our lab.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe test must be used within 12 months after the purchase date.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe test kit includes a laboratory fee: no additional laboratory cost or tax.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eCustomers are responsible for shipping their samples to the laboratory.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick the link to see the \u003ca title=\"Toxic and Essential Elements Test Result\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1885\/4859\/files\/toxic-essential-elements-blood-921.pdf?v=1702910467\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Test Result Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToxic elements can significantly increase our risk of developing conditions like dementia, infertility, diabetes and cancer. 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