The Hair Elements profile provides information regarding recent and ongoing exposure to several toxic metals and the status of specific nutrient elements. This noninvasive screening test requires only .25 grams of hair.
Cellular Micronutrient Assay by Cell Science Systems
Whole Blood
The Cellular Micronutrient Assay measures the effect of micronutrients on a patient's immune function to identify nutrient insufficiencies. This test cannot be ordered for patients under 9 years of age.
Metals - Toxic + Nutrient Elements - Hair by Mosaic Diagnostics (formerly Great Plains)
Hair
This test is a valuable and inexpensive screen for physiological excess, deficiency, or maldistribution of elements. It provides important information that can assist in the early diagnosis of disorders associated with aberrations in essential and toxic element metabolism.
Cellular Nutrition Assay by Cell Science Systems
Whole Blood
The Full Cellular Nutrition Assay combines the Cellular Micronutrient Assay and the Redox/Antioxidant Protection Assay to provide a personalized assessment of a patient's nutritional needs. This test cannot be ordered for patients under 16 years of age.
Urine Toxic & Essential Elements - Timed by Doctor's Data
Urine
The Urine Toxic & Essential Elements Profile evaluates exposure to potentially toxic elements and wasting of nutrient elements. This test uses a timed urine collection. You MUST tell your patients how long you wish them to collect. It is also available as a random or 24-hour collection.