Heavy Metals Testing : Comprehensive Assessment of Toxic & Nutrient Elements

Available through our collaboration with MosaicDX, this assessment forms part of advanced longevity tests, functional medicine tests, and holistic health tests offered at a specialized functional health centre and longevity lab in delhi / india.

Which Patients May Benefit from Heavy Metal Testing?

Heavy metals can enter the body through air, water, food, dental materials, medications, and environmental exposure,factors commonly evaluated through integrated medicine testing and root cause testing by a functional medicine practitioner in Delhi/India. Once absorbed, these metals may bind to cells and tissues, interfering with essential biochemical processes and potentially accelerating chronic disease progression and biological aging, which may also impact biological age test outcomes.

Because symptoms vary widely depending on the metal, exposure level, and individual susceptibility, many patients remain undiagnosed without targeted functional medicine diagnostics and longevity tests.

Common Signs & Symptoms of Heavy Metal Burden Include:

• Alopecia (hair loss)
• Anemia
• Heart rhythm abnormalities
• Chills or low body temperature
• Dehydration
• Dental amalgam exposure
• Difficulty breathing
• Chronic fatigue
• Gastrointestinal disturbances
• High blood pressure
• Impaired kidney function
• Systemic inflammation
• Memory issues or cognitive decline
• Nausea or vomiting
• Tingling, numbness, or neuropathic sensations
• Parkinson’s-like symptoms
• Increased cancer risk (depending on type of metal)
• Visual disturbances
• Generalized weakness

Patients with chronic, unexplained symptoms,particularly those with environmental or occupational exposure history,are strong candidates for functional medicine tests, holistic health tests, and root cause testing.

Why Test for Heavy Metals?

Heavy metals can accumulate in different tissues and may persist for long periods, making exposure difficult to identify through symptoms alone. This makes testing an essential component of integrated medicine testing and functional medicine diagnostics.

Testing allows clinicians to:

• Confirm toxic metal burden
• Assess essential nutrient element status
• Identify the source or route of exposure
• Determine whether detoxification is needed
• Monitor progress during treatment

This functional medicine test is available in Delhi and throughout India via our partnership with MosaicDX International Lab and is conducted through a certified longevity lab in delhi / india and functional health centre. Multiple testing options allow a functional medicine practitioner in Delhi/India to select the most appropriate method based on the patient’s clinical picture and exposure history.

Available Sample Types & Their Clinical Applications

Different specimen types reflect different exposure windows and physiological compartments. Selecting the appropriate sample supports accurate interpretation within functional medicine diagnostics and holistic health tests.

Urine

• Analytes: 20–38
• Exposure Window: 1–2 weeks
• Ideal first-line screening; commonly used before initiating detoxification programs

Hair

• Analytes: 39
• Exposure Window: 90–120 days
• Best option for assessing long-term exposure and lithium status in mental health evaluations

Whole Blood

• Analytes: 22
• Exposure Window: ~120 days
• Useful as a general screening tool for recent or ongoing exposure

Red Blood Cell (RBC)

• Analytes: 18
• Exposure Window: ~120 days
• Most reflective of nutrient mineral levels inside cells (e.g., magnesium, zinc)

Stool

• Analytes: 13
• Exposure Window: 24–48 hours
• Indicates metals ingested through food, water, or medications

Why Use Each Heavy Metal Testing Method?

Hair Testing

• Best for evaluating long-term exposure
• Useful in mental health settings, especially for lithium patterns
• Non-invasive and easy to collect

Red Blood Cell (RBC) Testing

• Measures minerals inside cells rather than in plasma
• Strong indicator of nutrient sufficiency or deficiency

Whole Blood Testing

• Reflects circulating metals
• Effective for identifying more recent or ongoing toxic exposure

Urine Testing

• Often used as an initial screening tool
• Helpful before and after chelation or detox protocols

Stool Testing

• Primarily reflects ingested metals (diet, water, supplements)
• Useful when gastrointestinal exposure is suspected

This comprehensive evaluation supports longevity tests, functional medicine tests, and integrated medicine testing strategies aimed at identifying toxic burden, correcting nutrient imbalances, and improving long-term health outcomes.