Service Description

MERCURY ANALYSIS — $625 Laboratory testing plus one results review appointment. WHAT MAKES THIS TEST DIFFERENT The Mercury Analysis uses blood, urine, and hair to examine mercury exposure and excretion. Its mercury speciation analysis distinguishes methyl mercury from inorganic mercury rather than reporting only a total mercury measurement. Analysis is performed by a CLIA certified laboratory. Blood measurements show the different forms of mercury circulating in the blood. Comparing them with urine and hair measurements provides additional information about mercury elimination. This offers a different perspective from a blood metals screen alone. The test does not require a chelation challenge or provocation agent before collection. Follow the laboratory's preparation instructions rather than starting or changing a detoxification regimen for the test. WHICH SAMPLES ARE NEEDED? Blood, urine, and hair are required. The laboratory instructs that blood and urine be collected within 48 hours of one another. Use the supplied instructions for sample amounts, collection, and prompt return shipping. 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 This package focuses on mercury. It does not include the full 16 element Blood Metals Panel; choose the combined package for both. 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.