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Uranium
What's
Uranium
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Uranium is a naturally occurring heavy metal found in rocks, soil, and water. It's widely used as a fuel for nuclear power plants and in various industries. Your body can absorb small amounts of uranium through the air you breathe, the food you eat, and the water you drink. Once inside your body, uranium mainly settles in your bones, kidneys, and liver. Don't worry, the levels of uranium you're exposed to in everyday life are usually very low and not harmful. However, it's essential to monitor uranium levels in certain situations, like living near a nuclear facility or working in an industry that uses uranium. By keeping an eye on uranium levels, you can ensure your body stays healthy and functions at its best.
If Your Levels Are High
High levels of uranium in the body could indicate exposure to an unusually high concentration of this heavy metal, possibly due to living near a nuclear facility, working in an industry that uses uranium, or consuming contaminated food or water. Elevated uranium levels can lead to potential health issues, as it primarily accumulates in the bones, kidneys, and liver, potentially causing damage to these organs. Specific factors, such as certain medications or medical conditions, may also contribute to increased uranium absorption. It is crucial to identify and address the source of excessive uranium exposure to maintain overall health and well-being.
Symptoms of High Levels
Symptoms of high levels of uranium in the body may include fatigue, weakness, weight loss, gastrointestinal distress, kidney damage, bone pain, and liver dysfunction.
If Your Levels are Low
Low levels of uranium exposure in everyday life typically do not pose a significant health risk, as the human body can absorb small amounts through air, food, and water without harm. The primary concern with uranium exposure is in situations where levels are elevated, such as living near a nuclear facility or working in an industry that uses uranium. In these cases, monitoring uranium levels is crucial to ensure overall health and well-being. Low levels of uranium exposure are unlikely to be associated with specific diagnoses or external factors like medications, and the body's natural mechanisms can generally handle such exposure without adverse effects.
Symptoms of Low Levels
Symptoms of low levels of uranium exposure are typically minimal and may not be noticeable, as the human body can generally handle such exposure without adverse effects.
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Urine Toxic Metals - Timed
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Urine
The Urine Toxic Metals test can be used to evaluate exposure to toxic elements and the efficacy of detoxification therapy. 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.
Metals Hair Test
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Mosaic Diagnostics (formerly Great Plains)
Hair
The Metals Hair 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.
Metabolomix+ Add-On: Toxic Element Clearance
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Genova Diagnostics
Urine
This test measures urinary excretion of 20 potentially harmful toxic metals. It can only be added to the Metabolomix+. You cannot order this test and the Comprehensive Urine Element Profile add-on. This test cannot be ordered for patients under two years of age.
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