Test
Clinical Utility
The US BioTek Environmental Toxins Profile is a urine-based assessment that evaluates metabolites associated with environmental chemical exposure, including volatile organic compounds, phthalates, preservatives, industrial solvents, and related toxicants using LC-MS/MS technology. The test may provide adjunctive information related to environmental exposure patterns, toxic burden, and detoxification pathways when interpreted alongside clinical history, environmental or occupational exposures, symptoms, and standard clinical evaluation.
Method
Various
Method Description
- Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
- Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), Automated
- Chemistry/Immunochemistry, Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS/MS)
Result Included
- 2-Methylhippuric Acid
- 3-Methylhippuric Acid
- Benzene Metabolites
- Benzoic Acid
- Bisphenol A
- Diethyl Phosphate
- Dimethyl Phosphate
- Hippuric Acid
- Mandelic Acid
- Monoethyl Phthalate
- Monoethylhexyl Phthalate
- Monomethyl Phthalate
- Organophosphate Metabolites
- Phenylglyoxylic Acid
- Phthalates
- Sorbic Acid
- Styrene Metabolites
- Triclosan
- Volatile Organic Compound Metabolites
- Xylene Metabolites.
Test Location
US BioTek
Specimen
Specimen Type
Urine
Volume
Sample Volume
7 ml
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
The Environmental Toxins Profile uses a first-morning urine specimen collected at home using the kit provided by the laboratory. Patients are instructed to collect the first morning urine before food or drink, or the first urine after the longest period of sleep. Preservatives such as sorbic acid/sorbates and benzoic acid/sodium benzoate should be avoided for 48 hours prior to collection. Excessive fluid intake the evening before collection should also be avoided, as overly dilute urine specimens may be rejected. Collection should not occur during menstruation or active urinary tract infection. The specimen is collected mid-stream into a clean collection cup and transferred according to kit instructions before shipment to the laboratory.
Additional Information
ICL Integrative Laboratory Services Clients: A specimen collection kit is available for registered ILS Clients with active accounts – you may login and order kits online here. Or you may register for an ILS Account here.
Stability
| Ambient | Frozen |
|---|---|
| 14 days | 60 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Blood in urine |
Sample Report
Turnaround Time
15 days