Whole Blood Metals

Micronutrient Profile (P36)

Needed Material: 3-5ml Whole Blood in certified metal-free EDTA tubes.

Tested Elements:
Selenium, Zinc, Copper, Iron, Calcium and Magnesium.

Extended Micronutrient Profile (P35)

Needed Material: 3-5ml Whole Blood in certified metal-free EDTA tubes.

Tested Elements:
Selenium, Zinc, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium and Calcium.

Toxic Profile (P49)

Needed Material: 3-5ml Whole Blood in certified metal-free EDTA tubes.

Tested Elements:
Aluminum, Arsenic-total, Cadmium, Lead, Mercury, Nickel, Palladium, Tin and Gadolinium.

Nutrient and Toxic Profile (P4)

Needed Material: 3-5ml Whole Blood in certified metal-free EDTA tubes.

Tested Elements:
Magnesium, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Iodine, Manganese, Molybdenum, Selenium, Vanadium, Zinc

plus Aluminum, Antimony, Arsenic, Beryllium, Bismuth, Cadmium, Lead, Mercury, Nickel, Platinum, Silver, Thallium, Uranium, Tin, Zirconium.

Important: we use reference ranges for adults and children. Please specify age or date of birth on sample submission sheet.

Nutritional deficiencies reduce detoxification potentials. A zinc or copper deficiency reduces SOD (Superoxide Dismutase) function, thus blocking the Phase 1 Detoxification Cycle. Chelating Agents such as EDTA or DMPS easily bind trace elements such as zinc and copper. Manganese deficiency reduces the function of the detoxification enzyme MnSOD; manganese intoxication can induce Pseudo Parkinson (which is easily treated via detoxification). Blood tests are important to adequately diagnose the nutritional status.