In ADDITION to your lab report we provide the following options which are INCLUDED in the package prices:

A) Follow up personalised written report produced by our clinical team highlighting dietary and lifestyle advice plus links to supplement protocols, specific doses and any further testing requirements included. We use the patient information you provide us at checkout along with your results to compile personalised action points for you.

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B) Follow up 30-minute video call to discuss your results and answer any questions you have. Once the lab has completed your results you will be sent these via email with a link to book a time and day online. You will also then be given the option to upgrade your 30-minute call to a 45-minute call for an additional £30 if you wish. During the call your practitioner will explain the results in more detail and what they mean for you. After your call you are sent a personalised list of supplements & the dose your practitioner advises with links to purchase from our supplements store. This is for your convenience. You are of course welcome to purchase supplements elsewhere. You will also be provided with a list of follow up tests should this be required plus a copy of your recorded zoom call which you can download and keep.

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C) Both Zoom call and written report with personalised next steps (Zoom call is first and written report follows).

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Shortness of breath
• Tingling in your hands and feet
• Chills
• Weakness

The Toxic Metals Only panel measures the following 21 metals in urine:

• Aluminium
• Antimony
• Arsenic
• Barium
• Beryllium
• Bismuth
• Cadmium
• Caesium
• Gadolinium
• Lead
• Mercury
• Nickel
• Palladium
• Platinum
• Tellurium
• Thallium
• Thorium
• Tin
• Tungsten
• Uranium
• Creatinine (used to standardise results against urine concentration)

If you add the Essential Elements panel, the following 19 nutritional minerals are also measured:

• Boron
• Calcium
• Chromium
• Cobalt
• Copper
• Iron
• Lithium
• Magnesium
• Manganese
• Molybdenum
• Phosphorus
• Potassium
• Selenium
• Sodium
• Strontium
• Sulphur
• Vanadium
• Zinc
• pH (urine acidity/alkalinity)

This test is suitable for anyone aged 2 years and over who suspects that heavy metal exposure may be contributing to their health problems. It is particularly relevant if you:

• Experience chronic fatigue, brain fog, or cognitive difficulties that have not been explained by routine blood tests
• Have neurological symptoms such as tingling or numbness in the hands and feet, tremor, or muscle weakness
• Work or have worked in industries with known heavy metal exposure — manufacturing, mining, construction, painting, or dentistry
• Live or have lived in a property with lead-based paint or lead plumbing
• Eat large amounts of fish or shellfish and are concerned about mercury accumulation
• Have persistent gastrointestinal symptoms — nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, or diarrhoea — without a clear cause
• Are undergoing or considering chelation therapy and need a baseline or progress measurement
• Have a family or personal history of conditions associated with toxic metal exposure, such as neurodegenerative disease

A provocation (or challenge) test involves taking a chelation agent — a substance that binds to heavy metals stored in body tissues and pulls them into the urine for excretion — before collecting your sample. This approach is designed to reveal the deeper body burden of metals that may not appear in a standard baseline urine collection, because many toxic metals accumulate in bone, brain, kidney, and soft tissue rather than circulating freely. The Toxic Metal Urine Screen is specifically designed to be used after a practitioner-guided challenge agent, and the laboratory reference ranges are calibrated accordingly. You should only undertake a provocation test under the supervision of a qualified practitioner who can prescribe the appropriate agent and dosage for your clinical situation.

There are several important preparation steps to ensure accurate results:

• Omit fish and shellfish from your diet for 5–7 days before collection, as these can temporarily increase the urinary excretion of certain toxic metals
• Avoid mineral-containing nutritional supplements for 24 hours before starting your collection
• Collect your urine over approximately 6 hours, or provide a first-morning specimen — the instructions included with your kit recommend selecting option A on the sample form
• If a provocation agent has been prescribed by your practitioner, follow their specific timing instructions for when to take it relative to your urine collection window

Full step-by-step guidance is included with your kit, and the instruction PDF is also available on this page.

Urine and hair tests measure different aspects of heavy metal exposure. A urine test — especially one conducted after a provocation agent — captures metals being actively excreted by the kidneys, giving an indication of the body's current stored burden and its ability to mobilise and clear those metals. A hair test reflects exposure over the growth period of the hair (typically 2–3 months) and can be useful for identifying chronic low-level environmental exposure patterns. The two methods are complementary rather than interchangeable: urine testing is generally preferred when assessing deep tissue accumulation or monitoring chelation therapy, while hair testing provides a longer-term exposure timeline. A detailed comparison of the two approaches is available in the Hair vs Urine comparison PDF linked on this page.

The Essential Elements panel measures 19 nutritional minerals alongside the toxic metals, providing a more complete picture of your mineral status in the same urine collection. This is particularly valuable because toxic metals and essential minerals often interact — for example, cadmium competes with zinc for absorption, lead displaces calcium, and mercury can interfere with selenium function. If your toxic metal levels are elevated, knowing whether your protective minerals are also depleted helps your practitioner design a more targeted detoxification and replenishment protocol. Adding the Essential Elements panel is also more cost-effective than running a separate mineral test, so it is generally recommended unless you have already had recent mineral testing through another route.

Yes — this test ships worldwide. Kits are dispatched from the UK within 24–48 hours of ordering via DHL or FedEx, and DHL collection of your return sample can be arranged at no additional cost from within the UK. For most countries you can simply select your location at checkout. If you are based in Australia, Bahrain, Bermuda, Canada, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, or the USA, you will need to contact the clinic for a shipping quote before ordering. International return postage arrangements may vary by country — check the instructions included with your kit for details.

Depending on your results and clinical picture, your practitioner may recommend further testing to investigate how toxic metal exposure is affecting your body and how well you are able to detoxify:

• If liver detoxification capacity is a concern — the Hepatic Detox Profile assesses phase I and phase II liver detoxification pathways to determine whether your body can efficiently process and clear toxins
• If you want to understand your genetic ability to detoxify — the Detoxification DNA Report from Lifecode GX reveals gene variants that affect how your body handles heavy metals and environmental chemicals
• If broader environmental toxin exposure is suspected — the OAT (Organic Acid Test) provides a metabolic overview that can highlight mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and nutrient depletion commonly seen alongside toxic metal burden
• If pesticide or herbicide exposure is also a concern — the Glyphosate Urine Test screens specifically for this widely used herbicide
• If you want to assess genetic mineral requirements — the Minerals & Metals DNA Test from Lifecode GX shows how your genes influence absorption and utilisation of key minerals

Your practitioner can advise on which combination of tests is most appropriate based on your symptoms and exposure history.

Yes — the test is suitable from age 2 years and over. Children can be exposed to toxic metals through lead-based paint in older homes, contaminated soil, certain toys or imported goods, and dietary sources. If a child is showing unexplained developmental, behavioural, or neurological symptoms — or if there is a known environmental exposure risk — this test can help identify whether heavy metal accumulation is a contributing factor. The urine collection process may need to be adapted for younger children; your practitioner can advise on the most practical approach, and the sample instructions included with the kit provide guidance.