Description
Toxic & Essential Elements Profile
What does this test measure?
This urine test focuses on measuring a range of essential and toxic elements
to assess both nutritional status and exposure to toxins. It evaluates:
- Iodine and bromine, as iodine is essential for thyroid function, while
bromine can interfere with iodine absorption - Selenium, which is important for antioxidant enzymes and thyroid health
- Lithium, a trace element that may influence mood at nutritional levels
- Heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium, and mercury
By analysing the iodine levels in urine, the test can help determine if an
individual is iodine-deficient, which is important for thyroid health. The
presence of toxic elements (arsenic, cadmium, mercury) indicates potential
exposure to these harmful metals.
Who is this test most suitable for?
- Individuals with low-salt diet (iodized salt is main iodine source, so
deficiency risk) - Smokers (cadmium exposure from cigarettes)
- People eating high seafood (mercury) or seaweed (iodine, could be high)
- Residents of areas with high arsenic well water
Clinical Use
This profile might be used in comprehensive thyroid evaluations (low iodine
could cause hypothyroidism) or in an environmental exposure check for someone
with known risk. It’s also useful for those on iodine supplementation
(ensuring not excessive) or those living in areas with arsenic in water (to
confirm exposure). Creatinine is measured to normalize these excretion values.
About this kit
This product is a physical home dried blood spot collection kit that is shipped to you. It contains sealed, single-use collection components, instructions, and prepaid return packaging.
Sample collection: Collect a dried blood spot (fingerprick) sample at home yourself by following the included step-by-step instructions. The kit includes the collection materials, instructions, and prepaid, pre-addressed return packaging to the accredited partner laboratory.
How it works: Once the laboratory receives your sample, it is processed and your results are delivered to you electronically.
This is a sample collection kit, not a diagnostic service. It does not provide a diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Any results should be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional.
