Test
Clinical Utility
Fecal elemental analysis provides a direct indication of dietary exposure to toxic metals and indirect information about the potential for toxic metal burden. Chronic, low-level assimilation of toxic metals can result in accumulation in the body. For many toxic metals, fecal (biliary) excretion is the primary natural route of elimination from the body. Specimen collection is convenient for the patient and only requires a single-step procedure. Elements are measured by ICP-MS and expressed on a dry weight basis to eliminate variability related to water content of the specimen.
Source: https://www.doctorsdata.com/fecal-metals/;Accessed 10-Sep-2019
Method
ICP-MS
Result Included
- Antimony
- Arsenic
- Beryllium
- Bismuth
- Cadmium
- Copper
- Lead
- Mercury
- Nickel
- Platinum
- Thallium
- Tungsten
- Uranium
Test Location
Doctor's Data
Specimen
Specimen Type
Stool
Volume
Sample Volume
15 mL
Minimum Volume
5 mL
Collection & Handling
Additional Information
A specimen collection kit is available. To order a kit online, please register or login. For assistance or more information, please click here to send us an email or call 416-422-3000 x 300.
For additional information refer to the Doctors Data website Fecal Metals
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | 30 Days | 30 Days |
Stable for 4 days at 37°C
Sample Report
Turnaround Time
5 Days
Sample Report
Sample Report at external website.
Test Version
Last Updated
2022-05-09