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Mineral Deficiency Screening in Malaysia (Zinc, Copper, Magnesium & More)

Curious about mineral deficiency testing beyond a single serum result? Learn how blood mineral panels and hair mineral analysis (HTMA) ratios complement each other for zinc, copper, magnesium, and metabolic mineral balance.

Hair Mineral Analysis (HTMA)

Needle-free hair mineral analysis for nutritional minerals, ratios, and toxic elements — book on the Elab HTMA hub. From RM 380.

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Report Turnaround
Blood 24–48h; HTMA ~7–14 days
Sample Type
Blood (serum minerals) and/or hair (HTMA)
Fasting Rule
Often yes for blood chemistry; none for HTMA
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Check Your Symptoms

Signs People Explore Mineral Screening For

If you experience any of the following indications, this screening panel provides targeted clinical clarity.

Fatigue, cramps, or poor recovery

Magnesium and related electrolytes are often checked in blood; HTMA can add longer-term ratio context.

Hair thinning or brittle nails

Zinc, iron/ferritin (blood), and mineral ratios are commonly discussed — pair with a hair-loss blood guide when shedding is the main issue.

Skin issues or low immunity patterns

Zinc–copper balance appears in both serum and HTMA interpretive frameworks.

High-stress or restrictive diets

Athletes, plant-based diets, and prolonged stress can shift mineral demand — screening informs food and supplement discussions with a clinician.

Diagnostic Parameters

What Key Biomarkers Are Tested & Why

Our pathology panels test specific laboratory markers to detect subtle subclinical deficiencies before they manifest into severe conditions.

Serum zinc / copper / magnesium

Blood

Captures circulating levels at a point in time; useful for frank deficiency and medical follow-up.

Ferritin & related blood nutrition markers

Blood

Iron stores strongly affect energy and hair — often paired with mineral workups.

HTMA nutritional minerals

Hair trends

Screens multi-mineral patterns deposited in hair over weeks to months.

HTMA ratios (Zn:Cu, Ca:Mg, Na:K)

Interpretive

Used by practitioners to discuss metabolic stress and balance — not a solo diagnosis.

Recommended Packages

Matching Health Test Packages for This Screening

Select a package below to book online, schedule home sampling, or visit a partner clinic.

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General

Basic Screening

A routine health screening to assess overall wellness using basic blood, urine, and biochemical tests, excluding peripheral blood examination. It helps in early detection of common health issues.
RM 62.00 RM 79.00
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General

Advanced Full Body Screen

The Advanced Full Body Screen is a comprehensive health check-up that evaluates major body systems, including blood, liver, kidney, hormones, infections, and metabolic health. It helps in early detection of diseases, monitoring overall wellness, and identifying risk factors before symptoms appear.
RM 79.00 RM 85.00
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General

Anti Aging Profile (Female)

A specialized panel that combines essential health checks with a deep-dive into your hormonal balance. It targets the critical biomarkers regulating the aging process to help you optimize vitality and proactively manage your future health
RM 800.00 RM 900.00
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Anti Aging Profile (Male)

A targeted health screening to assess hormone balance, metabolism, and key aging markers. Helps identify early signs of hormonal decline, fatigue, weight gain, and age-related changes, supporting better vitality and long-term wellness.
RM 850.00 RM 950.00
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Test Preparation & Instructions

  • Blood mineral panels: follow fasting instructions; list supplements (zinc, magnesium, biotin) for your phlebotomist.
  • HTMA: collect per kit guide; note recent chemical hair treatments.
  • Do not start high-dose supplements solely from a wellness screen without clinician advice.
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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.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Get quick answers regarding testing, fasting requirements, and report delivery in Malaysia.

HTMA is a screening and trend tool. Frank clinical deficiency, especially with symptoms, should be correlated with blood tests and medical assessment. Unexpected HTMA findings deserve confirmatory blood work when treatment decisions hang on the result.

Blood is the clinical default for diagnosing deficiency. Hair mineral analysis adds longer-term pattern and ratio context. Many clients use blood for action and HTMA for broader mineral mapping.

Order Elab Hair Mineral Analysis (HTMA) on the product hub via the Elab app — nationwide kit delivery including Kuala Lumpur.

See the live From RM price on the Hair Mineral Analysis Malaysia page (commonly From RM 380). The app shows the exact amount at checkout.

Ready to book? Order HTMA mineral screening Malaysia (From RM 380).

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