Antimony; Arsenic; Beryllium; Bismuth; Cadmium; Copper; Lead; Mercury; Nickel; Platinum; Thallium; Tungsten; Uranium
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Metals, Elements Panel, Feces
Test ID: FECMET
Test
Method
ICP-MS
Report Includes
Specimens
Feces
Clinical Utility
Fecal elemental analysis provides a direct indication of dietary exposure to toxic metals and indirect information about the potential for toxic metal burden. Chronic, low-level assimilation of toxic metals can result in accumulation in the body. For many toxic metals, fecal (biliary) excretion is the primary natural route of elimination from the body. Specimen collection is convenient for the patient and only requires a single-step procedure. Elements are measured by ICP-MS and expressed on a dry weight basis to eliminate variability related to water content of the specimen.
Source: https://www.doctorsdata.com/fecal-metals/;Accessed 10-Sep-2019
Test Location
Doctor's Data, IL, USA
Test Version
9-May-2022
Specimen
Specimens
Feces
Sample Volume
15 mL
Minimum Volume
5 mL
Additional Information
A specimen collection kit is available. To order a kit online, please register or login. For assistance or more information, please click here to send us an email or call 416-422-3000 x 300.
For additional information refer to the Doctors Data website Fecal Metals
Stability
| Ambient | 30 Days |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 30 Days |
| Frozen | 30 Days |
Additional Stability Information
Stable for 4 days at 37°C
Test Version
9-May-2022
Performance / Interpretation
Method
ICP-MS
Turnaround Time
5 Days
Sample Reports
Sample Report at external website.
Test Location
Doctor's Data, IL, USA
Test Version
9-May-2022