Hair Analysis Test Kit

Elemental Hair Analysis: Includes a 5-10 minute phone consult to review results and suggest an action plan if neccessary. Note: Results take 4-6 weeks.

32 element analysis including toxic metals. How are elements measured? Elements can be measured in hair, blood, or urine. Each method has its strengths and limitations, and your clinician will select the appropriate method. Hair analysis is regarded as the best evaluation of long term element status, and a blood or urine test is sometimes used as a follow up to a hair test. A blood test might be used to identify more recent exposure. Why use hair? Hair analysis is an inexpensive and noninvasive means of measuring elements, often revealing abnormalities not detected through other routine tests. Teeth, nails, and hair concentrate minerals and toxic metals and thus are useful indicators of element status. As most of us are reluctant to part with our teeth or nails, hair is generally used. Also, while elements in blood are kept constant, hair is not subject to this same homeostasis and so can reflect changes before abnormalities are apparent. Because hair element levels correlate closely with organ levels, hair analysis is a valuable tool to be used in conjunction with a physical exam, health history, and other lab tests. When is hair analysis the wrong choice? Hair is subject to external contamination, particularly from hair products such as bleaches, perms, or dyes. Therefore, hair treated within the past two months will not provide accurate information. Also, if your clinician suspects very recent toxic exposure, the suspected element may not be reflected in the hair growth. In this case, your physician may choose a blood or urine test. How much hair is required? Only about one-quarter of a gram of hair is needed--or about one heaping teaspoon. Hair is generally cut at the nape of the neck, and the hair closest to the scalp is used. Because tiny amounts are taken from several places, it is nearly impossible to notice hair was taken.

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SKU:	1000