Hair can contain minerals and metals and can accumulate over long periods of time. A wide range of metals and minerals can be measured in one sample to provide status of cellular activity and nutrient metabolism. Every physiological function in the body is catalysed by minerals.

Since the structure of hair remains unchanged, the minerals are fixed in the hair and levels in hair do not significantly change once that portion of hair has grown. The analysis accurately provides concentrations of minerals that have accumulated in the hair tissue over the hair growth period, approximately one to three months.

Heavy metals toxicity can be caused by exposure to pollution, chemicals and poisons. It is a growing threat to the population as metals deposit in body tissues leading significant developmental and neurological damage.  Heavy metal toxicities can also lead to numerous health conditions including those affecting the cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, muscle, skeletal, skin and nervous systems

Common Conditions:

• Cardiovascular disease
• Immune dysfunction
• Toxicity
• Muscular skeletal conditions
• Metabolic syndrome
• Skin conditions
• Immune and inflammatory condition
• Mental health disorders
• Allergies

NOTICE TO PATIENTS

WellLab practices in the usual practitioner-referral system for pathology laboratories. Patients are highly recommended to seek the supervision and guidance of a qualified healthcare practitioner for the interpretation of any lab results and associated information. WellLab can offer assistance in locating a suitable practitioner.

Analytes

Level 2 (Test Code: 5014):

17 minerals:

B, Ca, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ge, I, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Se, Sr, V, W, Zn

18 toxic metals:

Al, Sb, As, Ba, Be, Bi, Cd, Hg, Ni, Pb, Pd, Pt, Ag, Tl, Sn, Ti, U, Zr