Research & Specialist ELEMENTS

Elemental Analysis.

Determination of 10 elements from hair or nails by energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF).

Quick Reference
Method
EDXRF
Sample Types
Hair / Nails
Analytes

10 elements

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What does this test assess?

This method determines the concentration of 10 elements in hair or nail samples using EDXRF, providing information on long-term mineral status and heavy metal exposure.

Clinical indications include:

  • Assessment of long-term mineral status (zinc, selenium, iron)
  • Detection of heavy metal exposure (lead)
  • Research on environmental element exposure
  • Occupational health screening for metal exposure
  • Nutritional assessment of mineral intake over time

Measured analytes

Analyte coverage

Calcium, copper, iron, potassium, zinc, sulfur, selenium, strontium, lead, and silicon.

Analytical technique

Elements are determined by energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF), a non-destructive analytical technique that provides simultaneous multi-element quantification from solid biological matrices without sample digestion.

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