Metal Screen 3 Urine Test
Short Name: Metal Screen 3
Also known as: Heavy Metal Urine Test, Urine Metal Panel, Metal Screening Urine Test
Metal Screen 3 Urine Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹19,000. Uses ICP-MS on Urine samples. Results in Report available next day after sample receipt.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Ramarao Paidisetty
Consultant Biochemist · Reg: 21504
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
This test measures the levels of specific heavy metals in urine to identify toxic exposure. It screens for Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Cobalt, Lead, Manganese, Thallium, Copper, Zinc, Selenium, Nickel, and Mercury.
- Test Code
- 1233
- Price
- ₹19,000
- Sample Type
- Urine
- Result Time
- Report available next day after sample receipt.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- ICP-MS
Sample Collection
Patient should avoid eating seafood, herbal supplements, mineral supplements, vitamin B12 or vitamin B complex, sea/fresh water fish for at least 3 days prior to specimen collection. If Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media has been administered, the specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.
Method: 24-hour urine collection
Laboratory Analysis
Use powderless gloves during specimen collection. Collect 24-hour urine in an acid-washed (metal-free) container. Mix thoroughly and transfer 10 mL aliquot to the provided vial. Measure 24-hour total volume and record on vial and test request form.
Report Delivery
Ship refrigerated or frozen to maintain sample stability and ensure accurate results.
Timeline: Report available next day after sample receipt.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
This test measures the levels of specific heavy metals in urine to identify toxic exposure. It screens for Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Cobalt, Lead, Manganese, Thallium, Copper, Zinc, Selenium, Nickel, and Mercury.
How to Prepare
- Collect all urine for 24 hours in the provided metal-free container
- Keep container refrigerated during collection period
- After collection, mix urine thoroughly
- Transfer 10 mL aliquot to the vial in the kit
- Record total 24-hour volume on vial and form
- Ship sample refrigerated or frozen using powderless gloves
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Ramarao Paidisetty — MBBS, MD (Biochemistry) · Reg. No. 21504
"This test is essential for diagnosing occupational or environmental exposure to heavy metals, which can cause chronic health issues if untreated."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Sample collected in non-metal-free container
- Incorrect or incomplete 24-hour collection
- Sample contaminated during handling
- Specimen not shipped appropriately refrigerated or frozen
- Patient did not follow pre-test dietary restrictions
Understanding Your Results
May cause skin lesions, neuropathy, increased cancer risk
Can lead to neurological damage, hypertension, kidney issues
Associated with cognitive impairment, renal damage
If test results show elevated levels of any heavy metal, or if symptoms persist despite normal results, consult a healthcare provider for further evaluation, source identification, and management options such as chelation therapy.
Limitations
- ⚠This test measures total metal levels but does not specify the chemical form or source of exposure
- ⚠Results may be influenced by recent dietary intake or environmental exposure
- ⚠Confirmatory testing or additional tests may be needed for definitive diagnosis
- ⚠Reference ranges may vary between laboratories and populations
Risks & Considerations
- ●No significant risks associated with urine collection
- ●Mild discomfort from collecting urine over 24 hours
- ●Potential for sample contamination if instructions not followed
Interfering Factors
- ●Recent consumption of seafood (e.g., fish, shellfish)
- ●Intake of herbal supplements, mineral supplements, or vitamin B12/B complex
- ●Administration of Gadolinium or Iodine-containing contrast media within 96 hours
- ●Contamination of sample during collection or handling
- ●Non-compliance with 24-hour collection protocol
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