Test Price
1,200 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Heavy Metals Mini Profile Test in UAE | DHA Licensed Lab | ICP-MS Technology
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% diagnostic sensitivity via ISO 9001:2015 accredited processing (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139).
Premium Logistics: Paid hospital-grade home collection through ISO-certified cold-chain logistics and VIP mobile phlebotomy (daily 8 AM – 11 PM).
Clinical Guidance: Telephonic post-test consultation to support result interpretation.
Insurance: Direct billing verification via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731.
Certifications: DHA Facility License No. 1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE
Report Turnaround: 5–7 working days from sample receipt.
Test Overview & Methodology
The Heavy Metals Mini Profile is a targeted blood assay that simultaneously measures lead, mercury, and cadmium concentrations to screen for industrial or environmental toxicity. The analysis is performed using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), the gold standard for trace metal quantification.
| Feature | Our Test (ICP-MS) | Closest Alternative (AAS) |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | 99.9% diagnostic sensitivity | ~92% sensitivity with higher interference |
| Methodology | Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) | Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS) |
| Turnaround Time | 5–7 working days | 7–10 working days |
| Home Collection | VIP cold-chain mobile phlebotomy included | Often lab-based only |
Analytes Measured
- Lead (Pb)
- Mercury (Hg)
- Cadmium (Cd)
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
"As a General Practitioner, I regularly evaluate patients with potential heavy metal burden from occupational or dietary sources. This profile provides a useful baseline, yet clinical correlation with history and exam findings is essential. Always discuss chelation or treatment changes with your primary provider before acting on results." — Dr. Ajay Singh, DHA License 36234132
⚠️ Medication Warning
Do not discontinue prescribed medication prior to testing without explicit physician approval. Altering your regimen may jeopardize your health.
Safety Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Exclusion Criteria: Active bleeding disorders, severe anemia requiring transfusion, or acute febrile illness – postpone collection until stabilized.
- Emergency Red Flags: Seek immediate emergency care if you develop acute neurological symptoms (tremor, confusion, ataxia) or severe gastrointestinal distress (intractable vomiting, abdominal pain).
- If test results reveal markedly elevated heavy metal levels, contact your ordering physician or our tele-guidance line for urgent clinical correlation.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
This test is conducted in full compliance with Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL) and Federal Law No. 2 of 2019 Concerning the Use of Information and Communication Technology in Health Fields. Clinical safety and consent procedures adhere to Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What does the Heavy Metals Mini Profile measure?
It precisely quantifies lead, mercury, and cadmium in blood to detect toxic exposure and guide intervention.
2. Is fasting required before the test?
You need not fast, but avoid seafood for three days to prevent false mercury elevation.
3. How are heavy metal results interpreted?
Your results are compared to UAE occupational exposure limits; toxic levels demand urgent medical assessment.
4. Can this test be used for children?
Yes, but pediatric reference ranges apply. A pediatrician must order the test and interpret results.
5. How is the sample collected?
A venous blood sample (5 mL) is collected in a trace-metal-free tube by our trained phlebotomist during a home visit or at our Dubai Healthcare City facility.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Heavy Metals Mini Profile |
| Price (AED) | 950 AED |
| Turnaround Time | 5–7 working days |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Whole blood (trace-metal-free tube) |
| Methodology Used | Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) |
| ICD-10-CM Code | Z77.0 (Contact with hazardous chemicals – heavy metal exposure) |
| LOINC Code | 77307-3 (Lead, blood); 26003-9 (Mercury, blood); 26002-1 (Cadmium, blood) |
| DHA Facility License & Laboratory Address Invariants | DNA Labs UAE | DHA License No. 1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE |
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