WhyTMI

Why should you use Trace Minerals International, Inc. for your
elemental analysis needs?

Trace Minerals International, Inc. (TMI) was founded in 1984 to test biological samples for elemental analysis. In addition to testing nutritional minerals and trace elements, we also evaluate the toxic metal content of hair, nails, blood, urine, water, foods and other materials. TMI has also been pioneering animal fur analysis.

Reliable, repeatable results - When samples are analyzed, strict process control limits are in place to ensure the quality of the process and the data. To ensure the best quality control, we utilize standardized materials from the most reputable chemical suppliers and in-house quality control samples.

Quality Control - TMI follows Standard Operating Procedures and adheres to a Quality Assurance Plan. Laboratory procedures follow CLIA and US EPA guidelines. TMI participates in College of American Pathology, US EPA and CLIA audits. All data is kept for inspection for two years. TMI adheres to toxic metal limits in blood and urine as set by the Centers for Disease Control. Instrument accuracy and precision is evaluated and maintained by qualified chemists.

Member Licenses -College of American Pathologists; Physicians for Social Responsibility; American Chemical Society; CLIA #06D0644375; USEPA #CO-00917. TMI is certified to perform elemental and bacteriological analysis on biological and water samples.

Knowledgeable, capable staff - Dr. E. Blaurock-Busch, Laboratory Director, founded TMI in 1984. Dr. Blaurock-Busch has written and published more than eight books, including a textbook "Orthomolekular Therapie in der Praxis", published by Naturamed, Germany in 1995 and "Mineral and Trace Element Analysis, Laboratory and Clinical Application", 1996. She is a regular contributor to many well-known professional journals and publications around the world. Dr. Blaurock-Busch has lectured at numerous medical conventions, colleges and universities in countries such as Austria, China, Germany, Israel, Spain, Tunisia and the United States. In 1996, she served as the Co-chairperson of the International Congress for Trace Element and Cancer, Beijing, China and in 1997 was a lecturer at the First International Congress on Cancer, Sidney, Australia.

TMI personnel have pertinent education and pass demonstrations of capability. Our staff includes doctors of chemistry, chiropractic, medicine, and nutrition.

Multi-element Panels - We test up to 61 elements.

Fast Turn-around Time - Results are available 24 - 48 hours after receipt of the sample. Reports can be e-mailed or faxed for optimum speed, and/or hard copy results mailed.

Easy-to-read Reports - TMI reports are easy to read. For visual representation, reports provide a graphic representation of test values and how these compare to the acceptable reference ranges. Our Full Reports include a comprehensive discussion and evaluation,including easy-to-follow nutritional recommendations.

Reports can be provided in various languages.

Convenient Billing - Domestic clients may either include payment with sample submission. Professionals such as doctors, clinics or corporations may be billed. International clients must submit payment with sample submission. Credit cards or checks drawn on US banks are accepted.

We are confident that you will be pleased with the service you receive from TMI.