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Heavy metals & Minerals [Hair, ICP-MS]

GC Labs code	X979	Test Field	Drug and Toxicology
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GC Labs code

X979

Test Field

Drug and Toxicology

Compulsory forms

Information

Test method	ICP-MS (Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry)
Specimen (mL)	Hair more than 0.3 g
Specimen storage	Ambient
Specimen stability	-
Test schedule	Mon,Thu
Analytical time (day)	5

Test method

ICP-MS (Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry)

Specimen (mL)

Hair more than 0.3 g

Specimen storage

Ambient

Specimen stability

Test schedule

Mon,Thu

Analytical time (day)

Reference range/Unit	[Hair] See comments in the report
Clinical Significance	The Hair Trace Metal Test is a screening test not intended for diagnosing specific diseases but rather for assessing the body's nutritional and environmental status, such as heavy metal contamination and mineral balance. The test provides useful information that may assist in guiding treatment strategies. [Analyzed Elements] · Toxic & Other Elements: Mercury (Hg), Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Aluminum (Al), Arsenic (As), Nickel (Ni), Beryllium (Be), Thallium (Tl), Antimony (Sb), Bismuth (Bi), Tungsten (W), Titanium (Ti), Tin (Sn), Zirconium (Zr), Germanium (Ge), Silver (Ag), Platinum (Pt), Lithium (Li) · Nutritional & Other Elements: Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Strontium (Sr), Barium (Ba), Phosphorus (P), Sulfur (S), Selenium (Se), Zinc (Zn), Copper (Cu), Iron (Fe), Chromium (Cr), Vanadium (V), Iodine (I), Cobalt (Co), Manganese (Mn), Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Rubidium (Rb), Molybdenum (Mo), Boron (B)
Remark	[Specimen handling method] Put the scissors very close to the scalp at least 3~4 sites on the back of the head and cut about 3-4 cm from the area near the hair root. [Precautions] ① If hair dyeing, perm, or bleaching has been done, wait at least 2 months before performing the test ② If functional shampoos are used (for hair loss prevention etc.), a test should be performed at least 2~3 weeks after last use of such product ③ Do not use products containing chemical components (spray, etc.) on the day of the test ④ Record date of birth and sex

Reference range/Unit

 [Hair]
See comments in the report

Clinical Significance

The Hair Trace Metal Test is a screening test not intended for diagnosing specific diseases but rather for assessing the body's nutritional and environmental status, such as heavy metal contamination and mineral balance. The test provides useful information that may assist in guiding treatment strategies.

[Analyzed Elements]
· Toxic & Other Elements:
Mercury (Hg), Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Aluminum (Al), Arsenic (As), Nickel (Ni), Beryllium (Be), Thallium (Tl), Antimony (Sb), Bismuth (Bi), Tungsten (W), Titanium (Ti), Tin (Sn), Zirconium (Zr), Germanium (Ge), Silver (Ag), Platinum (Pt), Lithium (Li)

· Nutritional & Other Elements:
Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Strontium (Sr), Barium (Ba), Phosphorus (P), Sulfur (S), Selenium (Se), Zinc (Zn), Copper (Cu), Iron (Fe), Chromium (Cr), Vanadium (V), Iodine (I), Cobalt (Co), Manganese (Mn), Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Rubidium (Rb), Molybdenum (Mo), Boron (B)

Remark

[Specimen handling method]
Put the scissors very close to the scalp at least 3~4 sites on the back of the head and cut about 3-4 cm from the area near the hair root.

[Precautions]
① If hair dyeing, perm, or bleaching has been done, wait at least 2 months before performing the test
② If functional shampoos are used (for hair loss prevention etc.), a test should be performed at least 2~3 weeks after last use of such product
③ Do not use products containing chemical components (spray, etc.) on the day of the test
④ Record date of birth and sex