Service Description

COMBINED MERCURY ANALYSIS & BLOOD METALS PANEL — $760 Two laboratory analyses plus one results review appointment. WHAT IS INCLUDED? This package combines the Mercury Analysis with the Blood Metals Panel so you can review a broader metals screen alongside mercury specific exposure and excretion information. MERCURY ANALYSIS Blood, urine, and hair analysis distinguishes inorganic mercury from methyl mercury. Comparing these sample types provides information about circulating mercury and its elimination. This test does not require chelation challenge testing before collection. BLOOD METALS PANEL Whole blood analysis measures 16 elements. Nutrient elements include calcium, copper, lithium, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, and zinc. The other measured elements are antimony, arsenic, cadmium, cobalt, lead, mercury, silver, and strontium. WHY COMBINE THEM? The Blood Metals Panel covers multiple elements; the mercury analysis adds separate mercury measurements and comparisons across sample types. Together they offer complementary information rather than two versions of the same analysis. SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS Blood, urine, and hair are needed. Follow all current kit instructions, including the laboratory's requirement to collect blood and urine within 48 hours of each other. YOUR INCLUDED APPOINTMENT Your package includes the laboratory test and one 60-minute appointment with Dr. Ashley Klett (Traditional ND) to go over your report. We will take time to explain the findings in plain language, answer your questions, discuss your lifestyle and environmental exposure concerns, and explore individualized naturopathic support. Please schedule your review after your results are available. The appointment is included in the package price. COLLECTION AND RESULTS An independent provider performs the blood draw; its fee is separate. Bring your complete kit and follow its current instructions. The laboratory generally reports results about three weeks after receiving samples, with timing subject to change. Results are provided through its secure testing portal. BEFORE YOU BOOK The $760 package includes both laboratory analyses and one shared review appointment, not two separate appointments. Test kits are not returnable. Testing is performed by an independent laboratory. Lima Naturopathic provides educational review and naturopathic support, not medical diagnosis or treatment. Results do not establish metal poisoning or explain symptoms on their own. Medical interpretation and care belong with an appropriately licensed healthcare professional. Testing is subject to laboratory eligibility and state requirements; contact our office before ordering from outside Ohio.