Toxic & Essential Elements Test | Heavy Metals & Mineral Balance Test UK

The Toxic & Essential Elements Test is an advanced at-home blood spot test designed to assess exposure to toxic heavy metals and evaluate important essential mineral levels involved in energy, brain function, hormone balance, metabolism, immunity, and overall wellbeing.

Using highly sensitive ICP-MS laboratory technology, this test measures six important toxic and essential elements from a simple finger-prick blood sample collected from the comfort of your home.

This profile may help identify possible mineral imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, or toxic metal exposure that could affect mood, stress response, sleep, cognitive function, hormone health, cardiovascular health, and daily energy levels.

What This Test Measures

This advanced blood spot profile measures:

Toxic Elements

• Cadmium (Cd)
• Mercury (Hg)

Essential Elements

• Selenium (Se)
• Zinc (Zn)
• Magnesium (Mg)
• Copper (Cu)

Why These Elements Matter

Cadmium (Cd)

Cadmium is a toxic heavy metal commonly associated with smoking, industrial pollution, contaminated food, and environmental exposure.

Elevated cadmium exposure may affect:

• Kidney health
• Nervous system function
• Hormonal balance
• Cardiovascular health
• Fertility
• Energy production

Whole blood cadmium reflects relatively recent exposure over approximately the previous 50 days.

Mercury (Hg)

Mercury exposure may occur from seafood, dental amalgams, environmental pollution, or occupational exposure.

Mercury may impact:

• Brain function
• Mood and memory
• Nervous system health
• Cognitive performance
• Hormone regulation
• Immune balance

Whole blood is considered one of the most reliable indicators of organic mercury exposure.

Selenium (Se)

Selenium is an essential trace mineral important for:

• Thyroid function
• Antioxidant protection
• Immune support
• Hormone metabolism
• Cellular protection

Whole blood selenium may better reflect long-term selenium status compared to serum alone.

Zinc (Zn)

Zinc plays an essential role in:

• Immune function
• Testosterone production
• Hormone balance
• Mood and cognition
• Skin health
• Fertility
• Energy metabolism

Whole blood zinc may better reflect long-term intracellular zinc status.

Copper (Cu)

Copper supports:

• Iron metabolism
• Nervous system function
• Connective tissue health
• Brain chemistry
• Energy production

Copper and zinc work closely together, and their ratio may provide additional insight into mineral balance.

Magnesium (Mg)

Magnesium is involved in hundreds of metabolic processes throughout the body and may influence:

• Sleep quality
• Stress response
• Muscle function
• Mood balance
• Energy production
• Nervous system regulation
• Heart rhythm

Whole blood magnesium may better reflect long-term body magnesium status than serum magnesium testing.

Who May Benefit From This Test?

This test may be suitable for individuals experiencing:

• Fatigue or low energy
• Brain fog
• Anxiety or irritability
• Sleep disturbances
• Stress or burnout
• Depression or low mood
• Muscle cramps or weakness
• Hormonal imbalance
• Poor concentration
• Mood swings
• Frequent illness
• Hair or nail problems
• Dry skin
• Loss of libido
• Irregular periods
• Tingling sensations
• Excessive sweating
• Irregular heartbeat
• Persistent thirst
• Hyperactivity
• Difficulty sleeping

It may also be suitable for people exposed to:

• Smoking
• Pollution
• Heavy metals
• Old plumbing systems
• Industrial environments
• Mercury fillings
• Contaminated food or water

Why Choose This Toxic & Essential Elements Test?

Advanced ICP-MS Technology

Your sample is analysed using highly sensitive ICP-MS laboratory technology, capable of detecting trace levels of toxic and essential elements with excellent precision.

Convenient Home Collection

Collect your blood spot sample easily from home without clinic appointments or blood draws.

Professional Laboratory Interpretation Included

Your laboratory report includes specialist commentary to help you better understand your results.

Fast & Confidential Results

Results are usually available within 3–5 working days after the laboratory receives your sample.

Clear & Easy-To-Understand Reporting

Your report includes:

• Numerical results
• Reference ranges
• Visual graphics
• Specialist interpretation
• Guidance for understanding your levels

Possible Signs of Toxic Metal or Mineral Imbalance

Element imbalances may contribute to symptoms such as:

• Fatigue
• Poor stress tolerance
• Sleep issues
• Mood changes
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Hormonal imbalance
• Brain fog
• Muscle weakness
• Cramping
• Skin problems
• Hair and nail changes
• Cognitive difficulties
• Nervous system symptoms

These symptoms can have multiple causes, but assessing toxic and essential element levels may provide valuable insight into overall health and nutritional status.

Benefits of Toxic & Essential Element Testing

Identify Possible Heavy Metal Exposure

Assess exposure to toxic metals that may affect long-term health.

Evaluate Essential Mineral Status

Understand important mineral levels linked to energy, hormones, mood, immunity, and metabolism.

Support Nutritional & Wellness Decisions

Results may help support discussions with healthcare professionals regarding nutrition, detoxification strategies, supplementation, and lifestyle adjustments.

Monitor Long-Term Health

Repeat testing may help monitor progress and changes over time.

How the Test Works

Step 1 — Order Your Test Kit

Your test kit is delivered directly to your home.

Step 2 — Collect Your Blood Spot Sample

Use the simple finger-prick collection kit following the instructions provided.

Step 3 — Send Your Sample to the Laboratory

Post your sample to the laboratory using the return instructions included in the kit.

Step 4 — Laboratory Analysis

Your sample is analysed using advanced ICP-MS technology.

Step 5 — Receive Your Results

Access your confidential online laboratory report with specialist interpretation.

What Your Report Includes

Your personalised report includes:

• Toxic and essential element levels
• Reference ranges
• Visual charts and graphics
• Specialist laboratory comments
• Guidance for understanding your results

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICP-MS testing?

ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) is an advanced laboratory technology used to measure trace levels of elements with high sensitivity and accuracy.

Is this test suitable for men and women?

Yes. This test is suitable for both men and women.

Do I need to fast before testing?

Please follow the sample collection instructions included in your test kit.

How long do results take?

Results are typically available within 3–5 working days after the laboratory receives your sample.

Is specialist interpretation included?

Yes. Every report includes specialist laboratory commentary.

Is the test confidential?

Yes. Your results are securely delivered through a private online portal.

How long is the test kit valid?

The test kit should be used within 12 months of purchase.

Is return postage included?

Customers are responsible for posting their samples to the laboratory.

Why Customers Choose Our Heavy Metals & Elements Testing

• Advanced ICP-MS laboratory analysis
• Convenient home blood spot collection
• Specialist laboratory interpretation included
• Fast turnaround times
• Private and confidential reporting
• Easy-to-understand results
• Professional wellness testing process

Order Your Toxic & Essential Elements Test Today

Gain valuable insight into heavy metal exposure and essential mineral balance with a professional at-home laboratory test.

Understand how toxic and essential elements may influence your energy, mood, stress response, hormonal balance, sleep quality, and overall wellbeing.

Test Info

Test ID: B-224 | ICPMS Toxic and Essential Elements Zn, Cu, Mg, Se, Cd, Hg
Sample Type: Dried Blood Spot
Technology: Advanced ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) Analysis
Results Time: 3–5 Working Days After Laboratory Receives Your Sample
Suitable For: Men and Women
Specialist Laboratory Interpretation: Included