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2,500 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Metal Screen 3, Urine (Heavy Metal Panel) in UAE | 2500 AED | DHA Licensed Laboratory
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
- Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO 15189:2012 Accredited ICP-MS laboratory processing (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139).
- Premium Logistics: Complimentary home collection kit with pre‑addressed courier; self‑collection under detailed instructions. For blood draws, VIP Mobile Phlebotomy available daily 8 AM – 11 PM.
- Clinical Guidance: Complimentary telephonic post‑test clinical guidance with a DHA‑licensed physician to interpret your results.
- Insurance: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp at +971 54 548 8731.
Test Overview & Methodology
The Metal Screen 3, Urine test is a comprehensive heavy metal exposure assessment using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP‑MS) to quantify toxic elements. In the UAE, this panel is critical for occupational health, environmental exposure, and proactive wellness screening.
| Feature | Our Test | Closest Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | ICP‑MS (ng/L detection limits) | Colorimetric / AAS – ppb level, prone to interference |
| Turnaround Time | Next‑day reporting | 3–5 working days |
| Pre‑test Support | Customised diet sheet & 24‑h urine kit included | Generic instructions, no dedicated kit |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
Dr. Ajay Singh (General Practitioner, DHA License: 36234132): “Clinically speaking, heavy metal screening provides crucial insights, but a single abnormal urine level does not diagnose toxicity; it must be correlated with symptoms, exposure history, and confirmatory testing. Always discuss your results with a licensed physician, as interpretation requires a full clinical picture.”
Advisory Notes on Preparation
⚠ Important: Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor. Certain supplements and dietary habits can alter test accuracy – adhere strictly to the pre‑test avoidance list provided in your collection kit.
Safety Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Exclusion: Administration of Gadolinium‑ or Iodine‑based contrast media within the previous 96 hours.
- Exclusion: Inability to collect a complete 24‑hour urine specimen (e.g., severe renal impairment with anuria).
- Red Flag – Seek Emergency Care: Acute onset of confusion, seizures, severe abdominal pain, or acute renal failure symptoms (oliguria, oedema) during the collection period.
- Red Flag: Suspected acute heavy metal poisoning (e.g., elemental mercury inhalation) – proceed directly to ER; do not delay for outpatient testing.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What is a Metal Screen 3 Urine Test and why is it ordered?
A Metal Screen 3 Urine is a specialised laboratory analysis that measures concentrations of toxic heavy metals—typically arsenic, lead, and mercury—in a 24‑hour urine sample using ICP‑MS technology.
It is ordered when occupational exposure, environmental concerns, or unexplained symptoms suggest heavy metal accumulation, helping clinicians identify the source and guide detoxification or avoidance strategies.
2. How should I prepare for the Metal Screen 3 Urine collection?
For three days before collection, you must strictly avoid seafood, herbal supplements, mineral supplements, vitamin B12/vitamin B complex, and all sea‑ or freshwater fish.
If you have received gadolinium or iodine contrast media, wait at least 96 hours before collecting the specimen. Use only the acid‑washed metal‑free container provided in the kit, and wear powderless gloves during collection to prevent contamination.
3. What do abnormal metal levels mean and what should I do next?
Elevated heavy metal values indicate recent exposure but do not, by themselves, establish toxicity; they must be interpreted alongside your clinical history and possibly repeat testing.
Your DHA‑licensed physician will review the results and provide a telephonic clinical guidance session. Do not self‑treat or start chelation therapies without professional advice, as improper intervention can cause harm.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
All laboratory operations are fully compliant 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. Patient data is encrypted end‑to‑end and never shared without explicit consent. Clinical procedures adhere to Federal Decree‑Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability ensuring safety and informed consent.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | Metal Screen 3, Urine (Heavy Metal Panel) |
| Price (AED) | 2,500 |
| Turnaround Time | Next day (results available within 24–36 hours) |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Urine (24‑hour collection) |
| Methodology Used | Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP‑MS) |
| ICD‑10‑CM Code | Z13.88 |
| LOINC Code | 8686-1 |
| DHA Facility License & Address | License No. 1143 — Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE Corporate Lab: DNA Labs UAE |
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