Urine Mineral Analysis (UMA) 

Urine Mineral Analysis (UMA) monitors the amount of elements excreted by the body. After toxic exposure, urine levels increase for up to 48 hours. Within that time, UMA is used to confirm toxic exposure. UMA also allows close monitoring of a patient's response to chelation therapy, because the urine sample will reflect the quantity of metal removed from the system. In healthy individuals, a low mineral intake generally results in a reduced urinary output, and vice versa.
 

24-Hour Urine Sampling Procedure
Materials needed: 24-hour Urine Sampling Kit. Call TMI to request our postage-paid shipping kit.

1) Empty bladder during first morning urination. Do not collect this urine!
2) Collect all subsequent urine up to and including the next morning’s first urination. (Call TMI for collection container.)
3) Record total urine volume in milliliters.
4) Fill one tube with 10 ml aliquot of the total urine collection.
5) On mailing tube, record patient information, date and total urine volume.
6) Secure stoppers and place tubes in plastic bag to prevent leakage.
7) Write date, patient name, sex and age on label.
8) Send to TMI with appropriate information.

First-Morning (Random) Sampling Procedure
Materials needed: Random Urine Sampling Kit. Call TMI to request our postage-paid shipping kit.

1) Cease fluid intake before midnight.
2) Collect a portion of the following first-morning urine.
3) Follow Step 5 to 9 of 24-hour Urine Collection Procedure above.