Description
NOTE: This test is ONLY AVAILABLE TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS.
A Urine Elements test analyzes the levels of both toxic and essential elements in a urine sample to assess nutritional status and potential exposure to harmful substances. It helps identify imbalances in mineral levels and can be used to monitor the effectiveness of detoxification therapies.
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Essential elements:These are minerals vital for various bodily functions, such as Iodine, Bromine and Selenium.
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Toxic elements:These are heavy metals like Arsenic and cadmium that can be harmful to bodily functions.
Why is it done?
- Nutritional assessment:
The test helps determine if someone is deficient in essential minerals or if they have an excess of certain elements.
- Toxicity assessment:
It can reveal exposure to toxic metals and their levels in the body.
- Monitoring detoxification:
Urine element analysis can be used to track the progress of detoxification therapies aimed at removing heavy metals from the body.
- Diagnosis and management of health conditions:
The results can help in diagnosing and managing conditions related to mineral imbalances or heavy metal toxicity.
About The Test
All tests come with full instructions including a pre- authorised practitioner script.
Home test kits come with everything you need to complete the test including free express post return postage to the laboratory.
All pathology test kits come with a pre-authorised script (including test kit/s if required) to take to your local pathology test centre. You can click here to find a pathology near you.
Turnaround time (7 days)
Analytes
- Arsenic
- Bromine
- Cadmium
- Iodine
- Lithium
- Mercury
- Selenium
