Heavy Metal Screen Test
Short Name: Heavy Metal Screen
Also known as: Heavy Metal Panel Test, Heavy Metals Blood Test
Heavy Metal Screen Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹7,500. Uses Atomic Absorption Spectrometry with Zeeman correction, Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) on Whole blood and random urine samples. Results in Sample collected daily by 6 PM; report available next day.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Pasupathy Arumugam
Consultant Pathologist · Reg: 21521
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To measure levels of lead, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, and mercury in the body for early detection of heavy metal toxicity.
- Test Code
- 690
- Price
- ₹7,500
- Sample Type
- Whole blood and random urine
- Result Time
- Sample collected daily by 6 PM; report available next day.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Atomic Absorption Spectrometry with Zeeman correction, Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Sample Collection
Avoid eating seafood for at least 3 days before sample collection.
Method: Venipuncture for blood; clean catch for urine
Laboratory Analysis
Blood will be drawn via venipuncture; urine sample collected in a provided metal-free container.
Report Delivery
Resume normal activities; no special precautions needed.
Timeline: Sample collected daily by 6 PM; report available next day.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To measure levels of lead, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, and mercury in the body for early detection of heavy metal toxicity.
How to Prepare
- Fast from seafood for 72 hours before test
- Use only metal-free containers provided by the lab for urine collection
- Ensure blood sample is collected in a Royal Blue Top tube to avoid metal contamination
- Ship samples refrigerated, do not freeze
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Pasupathy Arumugam — MBBS, MD (Pathology) · Reg. No. 21521
"Heavy metal toxicity can lead to severe organ damage. Regular screening is vital for at-risk individuals, such as industrial workers, to enable early intervention and treatment."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Samples collected in non-metal-free containers
- Hemolyzed or improperly labeled blood samples
- Urine samples not refrigerated or frozen incorrectly
Understanding Your Results
Consult a doctor immediately if test results show elevated levels of any heavy metal, or if symptoms like severe abdominal pain, neurological issues, or kidney problems persist.
Limitations
- ⚠Results may not distinguish between acute and chronic exposure
- ⚠Normal reference ranges can vary based on age, diet, and geographic location
- ⚠Testing may not detect all types of heavy metals or their organic compounds
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minor bruising or soreness at blood draw site
- ●Very rare risk of infection
Interfering Factors
- ●Consumption of seafood within 3 days prior to sample collection
- ●Use of medications or supplements containing trace metals
- ●Contamination of samples from non-metal-free containers
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