Toxic Heavy Metals, Urine
Panel Description
The below following is the description for Toxic Heavy Metals Panel :
Aluminum
Widely used in manufacturing, construction, and packaging. Testing assesses exposure in various industries, with prolonged high exposure potentially linked to neurological issues.
Antimony
Testing is crucial in industrial settings to prevent respiratory and skin issues associated with exposure.
Arsenic
Naturally occurring and used in various industries. Testing is vital due to its toxicity, with high exposure linked to cancer and other health problems.
Barium
Used in drilling fluids, fireworks, and glass production. Testing ensures safe levels, preventing gastrointestinal issues linked to high exposure.
Bismuth
Testing monitors occupational exposure to prevent potential gastrointestinal and skin issues.
Cadmium
Testing is crucial as high exposure can lead to kidney and lung damage, and it is a known carcinogen.
Cesium
Urinary manganese levels can provide information about exposure and potential toxicity.
Gadolinium
Urinary magnesium levels reflect the body's excretion and can indicate dietary intake.
Germanium
Testing may be done in relevant industrial settings to prevent respiratory and skin issues associated with exposure.
Lead
Testing is essential to prevent lead poisoning, which can cause developmental issues, especially in children.
Mercury
Testing is crucial to prevent mercury poisoning, which can impact the nervous system and organs.
Nickel
Testing monitors exposure to prevent skin and respiratory issues associated with nickel sensitivity.
Niobium
Testing may be done in relevant industrial settings to assess exposure levels.
Platinum
Testing ensures safe occupational exposure, preventing potential respiratory issues.
Rubidium
Testing may be specific to certain contexts where exposure is likely.
Thallium
Testing is essential to prevent toxicity, which can impact the nervous system and organs.
Thorium
Testing in nuclear and industrial settings is vital to prevent radiation exposure.
Tin
Testing monitors exposure to prevent respiratory and gastrointestinal issues.
Titanium
Widely used in aerospace, medical implants, and paints. Testing ensures safe exposure levels.
Tungsten
Testing prevents exposure-related health risks, including respiratory issues.
Uranium
Radioactive elements used in nuclear applications. Testing in nuclear and industrial settings prevents radiation exposure-related health risks.