Heavy Metals Profile II, Whole Blood LabCorp

This test checks for high levels of potentially harmful metals like lead, mercury, and arsenic in your blood, which can cause various symptoms. Identifying elevated levels helps pinpoint if heavy metal exposure is contributing to your symptoms. Defy Medical offers this test to help you understand potential causes for your discomfort.

Finding the cause(s) of:

• Abdominal pain: Elevated levels of certain heavy metals can irritate the digestive system, potentially causing abdominal pain.
• Fatigue: Heavy metal toxicity can interfere with normal body functions, leading to feelings of tiredness and fatigue.
• Headache: Exposure to heavy metals can affect the nervous system, sometimes resulting in headaches.
• Heavy metal exposure symptoms: This test directly measures levels of heavy metals to confirm or rule out exposure as the cause of related symptoms.
• Muscle aches: Heavy metals can accumulate in tissues and affect muscle function, potentially causing aches and pains.
• Nausea: Heavy metal toxicity can affect the digestive system and nervous system, leading to feelings of nausea.
• Vomiting: Severe heavy metal toxicity can trigger the body's defense mechanisms, sometimes resulting in vomiting.