Metals Profile – 2, Spot Urine

This test measures the levels of various metals in your urine. These metals include aluminium, antimony, barium, beryllium, platinum, tin, silver, cobalt, nickel, thallium, uranium, and caesium. 

• Assess occupational exposure to heavy metals.
• Evaluate suspected heavy metal poisoning.
• Monitor the effectiveness of heavy metal chelation therapy.
• Detect chronic exposure to heavy metals and its effect on health.
• Detect environmental exposure to heavy metals.
• Assess patients with autoimmune disorders.

Doctors usually recommend this test if you

• Are exposed to toxic metals at work or home.
• Are experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, nausea or skin rashes that may indicate metal poisoning.
• Have autoimmune disorders or other chronic conditions.

Elevated levels may indicate the presence of toxic metals in the body, exposure to heavy metals, or chronic poisoning. 

The test requires a sample of spot urine collected in a metal-free container. Urine sample collection is noninvasive and only takes a few minutes.

While there are no specific preparations needed, it is advisable to consult your healthcare provider to determine if there are any particular requirements you should be aware of.

The following tests may be recommended with Metals Profile – 2, Spot Urine to assess general health and exposure to heavy metals:

• Blood testing for lead and other metals
• Hair analysis for heavy metals
• Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) test

Urinary heavy metals, heavy metals panel, trace metals in urine

Heavy metal exposure occurs when a person ingests or inhales a harmful amount of heavy metal. Heavy metal poisoning can cause serious health problems such as damage to the organs and other body systems, cognitive impairment, and developmental delays.