Toxic Metals Test kit
Test for Cadmium, Cobalt, Copper, Lead, Magnesium, Mercury, Nickel and Zinc with our toxic metal tester, a simple to use method with easy to read results. If you have been exposed to toxic metals you may possibly be suffering from the symptoms of toxic metal toxicity.
For a complete test and with dietary recommendations, why not try our hair analysis test
Contents of Toxic Metal Test General kit
- Colour chart on plastic packing
- 1 Test tube with special white cap
- 1 vial containing clear test solution
- Pipette / Dropper
- Instruction sheet
Preparation of Reagents Solution
- Remove cap from test tube.
- Empty liquid content from vial into test tube.
- Cap test tube and turn the test tube so that the cap is pointing towards the ground and liquid gets inside the cap. Then shake until the solution turns green
- The solution is now ready for testing the presence of Toxic Metals.
NB: Testing should be completed within 30 minutes of activating the solution (turn green) as it will deteriorate after that time.
Conducting The Test
- Add the required volume of the sample solution (saliva, urine, water, etc) to be tested into the green solution in the test tube using the pipette provided
- Close the test tube with the cap and shake vigorously. Allow the solutions to stand on the cap of the test tube for 1 minute (see below conducting a urine test for Toxic Metals).
- Observe a band or ring of about 1 cm. wide just below the surface of the solution in the test tube A colour change will indicate the presence of the Toxic Metals (chart on label of kit).
- If the ring turns gray it indicates that there is more than one of the Toxic Metals present at the same level of concentration (see chart on label of kit).
- If there is no colour change, i.e....., the solution stays green, there are no Toxic Metals present.
When urine is tested, the solution may be more stable and the colour may not occur for up to 10 minutes. The solution turns to a bright yellow-orange after 30 minutes caused by the decomposition of the reagents and should be ignored
Results from toxic metal toxicity test and colour interpretation
- A Green colour result – no metals present
- A Gray colour result – presence of a combination of the Toxic Metals at the same concentration at a low level
- A Bluish Purple to Brown colour result – presence of Copper and possibly Cobalt
- A Beige colour result – presence of Cadmium and possibly nickel
- An orange colour result – presence of mercury and usually when no other metals are present
- A pink to red colour result – presence of zinc and lead
It is good to confirm the metal’s presence with HMT Specific kits, for the particular metal, where the result is measured accurately in parts per million.
General toxic metal tester kit Preparation
For Testing Patient/User Preparation Various medications or supplements taken by the patient/user may have an impact on the results of the test. Birth control pills often produces elevated levels of copper in the blood.
Drugs taken for high blood pressure frequently contain diuretics which increase the amount of liquid discharged and dilute the urine. The intake of Vitamins should be discontinued 1 day before the test. It is also recommended that use of iron and trace element supplements be stopped for a few days before the test.
The patient/user is advised to limit the intake of liquids, especially tap-water, 24 hours prior to the test.
Urine Specimen Preparation
The urine to be tested should come from second morning urine. Urine samples taken during the day may be tested but the results might be less accurate. Use 3-4 ml. of the urine sample for testing.
When urine is tested, the solution may be more stable and the colour may not occur for up to 10 minutes. The solution turns to a bright yellow-orange after 30 minutes caused by the decomposition of the reagents and should be ignored
Saliva Test Specimen Preparation
Sputum (Saliva) Specimen Preparation Depending on the surface condition of amalgam fillings, their release of mercury ions into the oral cavity may be screened accurately. Patient/User need to chew a stick of sugarless gum for about 10 minutes. Please do not swallow the saliva and collect about 2-3 ml. of saliva for screening.
WHEN TESTING FOR MERCURY A SALIVA TEST MUST BE USED
Water Preparation
No preparation is necessary. The tap or other water collected can be tested and the reaction (result) would be immediate. Always use first morning water sample from faucet or tap. Use 3-4 ml. of the water sample for testing Dust, Dirt or Other Materials (paint, rice, milk, food, etc.) Specimen Preparation Take a small amount of the material to be tested and place in a plastic container. Add about 30 ml. of distilled water to the material. Shake the contents vigorously and allow to settle overnight (at least 24 hours). Screen the water the solution for presence of toxic metals. Use 3-4 ml. of the water sample for testing
Dishes or glasses
Use only distilled water. Pour distilled water into the glass or dish to be tested. Let the solution to stand for at least 12 hours before testing the solution. Use 3-4 ml. of the water sample for testing Other solid items For most other solid items the best way to test for toxic metals would be to soak the item in distilled water for up to 24 hours.
Alternatively, it might be necessary for the item to be treated with a weak acid to extract the toxic metals ions. Please contact us if the item to be tested is not discussed above. Use 3-4 ml. of the water sample for testing Note: Adding 3 – 4 ml of the sample solution to the test tube should fill it to about 2/3rd. toxic metals Test – General kit toxic metals tested: Cadmium, Cobalt, Copper, Lead, Magnesium , Mercury, Nickel and Zinc
