Heavy Metal Screen

A private heavy metal screen taken by an experienced phlebotomist at our Widnes or Crewe clinic and analysed by an accredited pathology laboratory. This test measures 10 biomarkers, listed in full below.

Results turnaround: 11 days
Sample type: 2 Purple EDTA : 1 Dark Blue
Biomarkers measured: 10 included

What this test measures

Every individual marker included in the heavy metal screen, grouped by laboratory panel.

Electrolytes & Minerals

Red Cell Calcium

Other

Aluminium blood
Lead Level - Blood
Mercury Blood

Vitamins & Nutrients

Blood Manganese
Chromium - Blood
Red Cell Copper
Red Cell magnesium
Red Cell Selenium
Red Cell Zinc

Before your appointment

Aluminium blood, Chromium - Blood, Lead Level - Blood, Blood Manganese, Mercury Blood, Red Cell Calcium, Red Cell magnesium, Red Cell Copper, Red Cell Selenium, Red Cell Zinc

How your appointment works

1
Book online and choose Widnes or Crewe — most people are seen within a few days.
2
Arrive a few minutes early; your appointment usually takes 10–15 minutes.
3
Your sample is labelled in front of you and posted to the laboratory the same day, with guaranteed 24-hour delivery.
4
Your results arrive securely by email, typically 11 days from when the lab receives your sample.

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