Heavy Metals Test Panel — Expanded
Use
This urine test helps identify significant heavy metal exposure by measuring the levels of arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, cobalt, and thallium. These are toxic metals commonly found in environmental, occupational or dietary sources; monitoring them helps assess exposure risks. Additionally, urinary creatinine is measured to account for hydration level and its potential influence on results. ([questhealth.com](https://www.questhealth.com/product/heavy-metals-test-panel-expanded-14100M.html?utm_source=openai))
Special Instructions
Sample type: Urine. Preparation: Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to sample collection. No doctor’s visit required; direct-to-consumer purchase through QuestDirect is available. ([questhealth.com](https://www.questhealth.com/product/heavy-metals-test-panel-expanded-14100M.html?utm_source=openai))
Limitations
This urine test measures elemental and inorganic forms of mercury—but does not evaluate organic mercury (e.g., methylmercury from seafood), which requires whole blood testing. ([questhealth.com](https://www.questhealth.com/product/heavy-metals-test-panel-expanded-14100M.html?utm_source=openai))
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
Related Documents
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Specimen
Urine
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Patient Preparation
Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to sample collection.
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