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HAIR 5-PANEL HEAVY METALS

Medically Reviewed By: Quentin Caswell, FNP-C
Last Updated: June 30, 2023

Exposure to metals can have very serious consequences for your body, especially children. The problem is you may not even know you’ve been exposed.

If you and your family live in an old home (with old paint) or in a location with a lot of industry and manufacturing, you should strongly consider this panel.  Employers also monitor their employees for specific heavy metals exposure, depending on the industry.

TEST DETAILS

This panel tests for the following heavy metals:

  1. Lead
  2. Mercury
  3. Copper
  4. Zinc
  5. Chromium

FAQS

IS A DOCTOR’S ORDER REQUIRED?
No. You do not need to provide a doctor’s order to get lab testing done at Advanced Practice Clinic.
WHEN WILL I GET MY TEST RESULTS?
Test results are generally available within five (5) business days after your specimen is collected.
DO I NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT?
No. You can walk in for same day testing. We make it easy for you by offering work-friendly hours.
IF I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT MY TESTS RESULTS WHO SHOULD I CONTACT?
We recommend you share your results with your healthcare provider.

"This content is for educational purposes and does not substitute personalized medical advice."

Quentin Caswell, FNP-C

Quentin Caswell, MSN, is an Integrative and Functional Medicine Specialist dedicated to helping patients feel their best. Board certified in advanced bioidentical hormone replacement and peptide therapy, he earned his Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri (Mizzou) and opened Advanced Practice Wellness Clinic in 2011.