Genova Comprehensive Urine Element Profile

Comprehensive Urine Element Profile

The Comprehensive Urine Elements Profile is a toxic exposure test which measures urinary excretion of 15 nutrient elements and 20 toxic metals. These include classic toxins such as lead, mercury, and arsenic, as well as newer technology toxins such as niobium. This is an ideal toxic exposure test for patients suspected of toxic metal exposure as well as potential nutrient mineral wasting.

The Comprehensive Urine Elements Profile offers an advanced, comprehensive assessment of toxic and potentially toxic elements excreted in urine. In addition to measuring classicelemental toxins, this profile includes elements used in the medical, aerospace, nuclear, and high-tech electronics industries.

Health Consequencesof Toxic Exposure Evidence suggests that chronic toxic element exposure can adversely affect:

* Energy levels

* Reproductive function

* Cancer risk

* Neurological development and function

* Respiratory, cardiac, hepatic, and immunefunctions

* Cognitive and emotional health

* Degenerative conditions

Toxins and Sources of Exposure Accumulations of element toxins can occur in the human bodyin response to occupational exposures or to environmental exposures from toxic release in air, soil, or industrial waste systems. These sources include:

* Metal refining

* Alloying

* Plating and parts manufacturing in aerospace andmachine tool industries

* Fabrication of nuclear reactor fuel assemblies

* Electronics and computer manufacturing

According to the EPA, the US has the largest electronics(including computer) workforce in the world. Exposures to the measured elements can occur in other occupations as ell, including:

* Welding and metal shaping

* Plumbing

* Oil refining

* Military or police service (with weapons use)

* Handling of disposal of wastes

* Manufacturing of pigments and coatings

* Petrochemical production

The Comprehensive Urine Elements Profile assesses urinaryexcretion of toxic elements acquired through chronic or acute exposure. Practitioners can effectively monitor theprogress of detoxification regimens and nutrient element status duringtreatment. All toxic metals are reportedas micrograms/g creatinine or as micrograms per 24 hours (if a 24-hour urinespecimen is provided).

Proactive Urine Testing for Toxic Exposure Urine can be collected following the administration of achallenge agent (such as EDTA, DMSA, DMPS, and D-penicillamine) targetingspecific toxic elements, which can help identify tissue burden from priorexposures. Depending on the agent administered, urine collection may be spot or short-term (2-6 hours),intermediate (8-12 hours) or a complete 24-hour collection. Since many detoxification agents are element-specific, this approach is best utilized when the clinician suspectsspecific heavy metal toxicities.

The Comprehensive Urine Element Profile measures urinaryexcretion of nutrient elements and toxic metals, including classic toxinssuch as lead, mercury, and arsenic. Thisis an ideal test for patients suspected of toxic element exposure as well as potential nutrient mineral wasting.

Test Type: Urine

Cash Price: $123.00

Insurance coverage: $123.00