Heavy Metals Maxi Profile Test
Short Name: Heavy Metals Maxi
Also known as: Heavy Metals Panel, Toxic Metals Profile, Metal Toxicity Test
Heavy Metals Maxi Profile Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹11,000. Uses ICP-MS, AAS on Blood samples. Results in Reports are typically delivered within 7 working days after sample collection.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Pasupathy Arumugam
Consultant Pathologist · Reg: 21521
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
The purpose of the Heavy Metals Maxi Profile test is to screen for and quantify the levels of 23 heavy metals in the blood. This helps in diagnosing heavy metal toxicity, monitoring occupational exposure, and assessing potential health risks associated with elevated metal levels.
- Test Code
- 6454
- CPT Code
- 83018
- ICD Code
- Z77.0
- Price
- ₹11,000
- Sample Type
- Blood
- Result Time
- Reports are typically delivered within 7 working days after sample collection.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- ICP-MS, AAS
Sample Collection
Avoid eating seafood at least 3 days prior to specimen collection. Inform your doctor about any supplements or medications you are taking.
Method: Venipuncture
Laboratory Analysis
A blood sample will be drawn from a vein in your arm. The procedure is quick and minimally invasive.
Report Delivery
You can resume normal activities immediately. No special precautions are required.
Timeline: Reports are typically delivered within 7 working days after sample collection.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
The purpose of the Heavy Metals Maxi Profile test is to screen for and quantify the levels of 23 heavy metals in the blood. This helps in diagnosing heavy metal toxicity, monitoring occupational exposure, and assessing potential health risks associated with elevated metal levels.
How to Prepare
- Avoid seafood for 3 days before the test
- No fasting required
- Wear comfortable clothing with easy access to the arm
- Inform the lab if you have any bleeding disorders or are on anticoagulants
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Pasupathy Arumugam — MBBS, MD (Pathology) · Reg. No. 21521
"Heavy metal toxicity often presents with non-specific symptoms. This comprehensive panel aids in early detection and management."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Hemolyzed or clotted sample
- Incorrect sample container
- Sample not stored properly
- Patient did not avoid seafood as instructed
Understanding Your Results
May indicate lead poisoning, often from occupational exposure or old paint. Can cause neurological and renal damage.
Action: Consult physician for chelation therapy and source identification.
Often from seafood consumption or dental amalgams. Can affect the nervous system.
Action: Reduce exposure and monitor symptoms.
May be from contaminated water or industrial exposure. Chronic exposure can cause skin lesions and cancer.
Action: Identify and eliminate source, consider chelation if severe.
Common in smokers and battery workers. Can cause kidney damage and bone demineralization.
Action: Stop smoking, avoid exposure, monitor renal function.
May be from antacids, cookware, or dialysis. Can cause neurological symptoms.
Action: Reduce exposure, consult physician.
Consult your physician if you have symptoms of heavy metal toxicity or if your test results show elevated levels of any metal. Early intervention can prevent serious health complications.
Limitations
- ⚠Blood levels may not reflect total body burden, as some metals accumulate in tissues
- ⚠Results may be affected by recent exposure, so timing of sample collection is important
- ⚠Not a substitute for clinical evaluation; results should be interpreted by a qualified physician
- ⚠Reference ranges may vary based on laboratory and population
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minimal risk of bruising or bleeding at the puncture site
- ●Dizziness or fainting during blood draw
- ●Infection (rare, if proper hygiene is not maintained)
Interfering Factors
- ●Recent consumption of seafood (high in mercury and arsenic) within 3 days before sample collection
- ●Use of mineral supplements or multivitamins containing heavy metals
- ●Occupational exposure during the test period
- ●Contamination during sample collection (e.g., using needles with metal components)
- ●Hemolysis of blood sample
Compare With Similar Tests
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| Comparison | Heavy Metals Maxi Profile |
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