i-Screen Toxic Metals Check (urine)
Type
Blood Testing
Biomarkers
14
Duration
30 min
Results
7 days
Urine test assessing fourteen toxic metals to determine heavy metal toxicity.
Heavy metal and toxicology testing measures the levels of potentially harmful metals in your blood or urine. Common metals tested include lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium, and aluminum. Exposure to these metals can occur through contaminated water, food, workplace environments, dental amalgams, or consumer products. Even low-level chronic exposure can accumulate over years and cause neurological damage, kidney dysfunction, cardiovascular issues, and immune suppression. Testing is particularly important for people with occupational exposure, those living near industrial sites, and anyone experiencing unexplained neurological symptoms. Results help guide detoxification strategies and identify sources of ongoing exposure.
Key Details
Who Is This For?
People with occupational exposure to metals (manufacturing, mining, painting, welding). Anyone with dental amalgam fillings concerned about mercury exposure. Those living near industrial areas or using well water. People experiencing unexplained fatigue, brain fog, numbness, or neurological symptoms. Anyone following a detoxification protocol who wants baseline measurements.
What's Included
Preparation Required
Fasting for 10–12 hours before your appointment is recommended for accurate results (water is fine). Avoid alcohol for 24 hours and intense exercise for 12 hours before the blood draw. Morning appointments are ideal for consistent hormone and glucose readings. The blood draw typically takes 5–10 minutes.
Biomarkers Tested
14A non-essential metal with no biological function. Elevated aluminium can result from occupational exposure, dialysis, or antacid use. Chronic exposure is associated with bone disease and neurological effects.
A heavy metal with potential health effects.
A toxic metalloid found in contaminated water, rice, seafood, and industrial settings. Chronic low-level exposure increases cancer risk and damages the cardiovascular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Testing distinguishes organic (dietary) from inorganic (toxic) forms.
A heavy metal with potential health effects.
A heavy metal with potential health effects.
A heavy metal with potential health effects.
A highly toxic heavy metal primarily from cigarette smoke, industrial exposure, and contaminated food. Cadmium accumulates in the kidneys and liver, causing kidney damage, bone loss, and increased cancer risk with chronic exposure.
A toxic heavy metal with no safe level of exposure. Even low blood lead levels cause cognitive impairment, kidney damage, and cardiovascular effects. Sources include old paint, contaminated water, occupational exposure, and certain imported products.
A toxic heavy metal found in certain fish (methylmercury), dental amalgams, and industrial sources. Mercury targets the nervous system, causing tremors, cognitive changes, and sensory impairment. Fish consumption is the primary source for most people.
A metal that causes allergic contact dermatitis in sensitised individuals. Occupational or dietary exposure to elevated nickel levels can affect the respiratory system and kidneys. Common sources include jewellery, coins, and certain foods.
A heavy metal with potential health effects.
A metal measured in toxicology panels. Chronic exposure to silver compounds (from colloidal silver supplements or occupational sources) can cause argyria, a permanent blue-grey discoloration of the skin.
A heavy metal with potential health effects.
A metal found in canned foods, solder, and industrial materials. While small amounts of inorganic tin are relatively non-toxic, high levels can cause gastrointestinal irritation. Organotin compounds are more toxic and affect the immune and nervous systems.
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- Category
- Diagnostic
- Sample Type
- Blood draw
- Duration
- 30 min
- Results
- 7 days
i-Screen
i-Screen is an Australian health service offering blood testing and analytics to help individuals understand and monitor their health through personalized online dashboards.
