Depending on the specimen sample (hair / urine / serum / whole blood / RBC), element testing determines levels of essential and toxic elements in the body; should be used in conjunction with patient symptoms and other laboratory tests
Toxic element exposure, excessive fish consumption, alopecia, depression, fatigue, malabsorption, hypertension, impaired glucose tolerance, kidney function, Parkinson’s-like symptoms, sexual impotence or decreased testosterone production, vision problems
