Heavy metal test Heavy metals are toxic elements found in various environments and can accumulate in the human body. The most common heavy metals are lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic. These enter the body through contaminants in the air, water, food, and even some medical treatments. Ingesting heavy metals can cause health problems. They can damage the nervous system, lead to problems with organs such as the liver and kidneys, and even impair cognitive function. The symptoms of heavy metal poisoning are varied and can range from fatigue, headaches, and digestive problems to more serious illnesses such as cancer. Heavy metal poisoning is often diagnosed through blood tests or analysis of hair or urine samples. The cerascreen® heavy metal test is a sample collection and submission test kit that measures the concentration of various heavy metals in urine, including aluminum, arsenic, lead, cadmium, chromium, cobalt, nickel, mercury, and zinc. This allows for the assessment of potential heavy metal exposure and the targeted identification of sources of pollutants in daily life. Collecting a urine sample conveniently at home saves time as a doctors visit is not required. The sample is then sent to a specialized medical laboratory for professional analysis. You will receive your results within 5-7 business days of submitting your sample. These results include not only the analysis of heavy metal concentrations but also recommendations on how to reduce heavy metal exposure. This test therefore offers a practical way to independently monitor your health and identify potential risks. How does the test work? 1. Test at home Your test kit contains everything you need to collect a urine sample. You then send the sample free of charge to our medical laboratory in the enclosed return envelope. 2. View results online After the evaluation in the medical laboratory, you will receive online access to your personal results report. 3. Take action Your access to the test results as well as to the evidence-based findings and Tips to improve your health: check your cerascreen® user profile on our website or our app. The test kit consists of: a multi-page, illustrated instruction manual that explains the test procedure step by step an activation card with test ID for registration a transfer pipette, a urine collection cup, a urine tube and a transport tube a return envelope, which you can use to send your urine sample back to our laboratory by post free of charge. The heavy metal test is not suitable or only suitable to a limited extent for certain groups of people: People with infectious diseases such as hepatitis and HIV are not allowed to take the heavy metal test. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should only undergo heavy metal testing under medical supervision. Reference values ​​and recommendations do not apply to them, or only to a limited extent; they should seek instructions regarding the test results from their doctor or therapist. The heavy metal test is not suitable for children and young people under 18 years of age. This test is not suitable for diagnosing serious illnesses. For risks and side effects, please read the package leaflet and consult your doctor or pharmacist.