Situations People Seek Heavy Metal Testing For
If you experience any of the following indications, this screening panel provides targeted clinical clarity.
Occupational or hobby exposure concerns
Welding, electronics, mining, battery work, or artisanal crafts — discuss occupational panels with a doctor; HTMA may complement chronic wellness screening.
Dietary mercury worries (fish / seafood)
Hair mercury is sometimes used in research/wellness contexts; clinically important decisions still need physician-guided blood testing.
Old housing, water, or environmental lead risk
Suspected lead poisoning in children or adults is a medical urgency — use clinical blood lead testing, not hair alone.
Wellness check for chronic toxin burden
Adults exploring longer-term toxic element trends may use HTMA as a screening conversation starter with a practitioner.
What Key Biomarkers Are Tested & Why
Our pathology panels test specific laboratory markers to detect subtle subclinical deficiencies before they manifest into severe conditions.
Mercury (Hg)
Toxic elementHair may reflect longer exposure windows; blood/urine preferred for acute toxicity and clinical management.
Lead (Pb)
Toxic elementBlood lead remains the clinical standard for poisoning assessment — especially for children.
Arsenic (As)
Toxic elementUrine arsenic is commonly used clinically; hair can be influenced by external contamination.
Cadmium & other toxics on HTMA panels
Chronic screenIncluded on many HTMA toxic panels for trend discussion; confirm unexpected elevations clinically.
Matching Health Test Packages for This Screening
Select a package below to book online, schedule home sampling, or visit a partner clinic.
Basic Screening
Advanced Full Body Screen
Executive Screening Profile
Anti Aging Profile (Male)
Test Preparation & Instructions
- If ordering HTMA: use clean, untreated scalp hair per kit guide; disclose recent dyes or treatments.
- If acute symptoms (confusion, severe abdominal pain, neurological signs): seek emergency medical care — do not wait for a wellness kit.
- External contamination (dust, products) can affect hair metals — interpret with a qualified practitioner.
Book This Health Screening on the eLab App
Select doorstep home phlebotomy or instant walk-in partner clinic slots. Receive encrypted PDF lab reports with AI-assisted biomarker explanations in 24–48 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get quick answers regarding testing, fasting requirements, and report delivery in Malaysia.
Ready to book? Book HTMA heavy metal & mineral screen (From RM 380).