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Trace Elements tests in Dubai & UAE

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Test and description	Specimen	Typical duration	Price	Options
TEST-610 Chromium Random Urine Test This test measures the amount of chromium excreted in urine, providing an indication of recent exposure to the metal.	Random urine	Next day (sample received by 6 PM)	650.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Urinary chromium excretion", "Trace metal exposure"] Parameters [{"name": "Chromium", "reference_range": "Typically >1.4 µg/g creatinine indicates exposure"}] Preparation ["Avoid gadolinium- or iodine-based contrast media for 96 hours before collection", "No fasting required"] Indications ["Occupational health screening (metal plating, welding, leather tanning)", "Evaluation of potential environmental or dietary chromium overload", "Monitoring renal handling of trace metals"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 2691-9 ICD-10: Z57.2, R82.99 Clinical summary This test measures the amount of chromium excreted in urine, providing an indication of recent exposure to the metal.
TEST-687 Cobalt 24-Hour Urine Test This diagnostic test evaluates recent cobalt exposure and the body's ability to excrete it.	24-Hour Urine	Next day (sample received by 6:00 PM)	650.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Cobalt concentration in urine", "Body's excretion capacity"] Parameters [{"name": "Cobalt", "reference_range": null}] Preparation ["Stop mineral supplements, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B Complex 3 days prior.", "Avoid Gadolinium or Iodine contrast media 96 hours prior.", "Use only the metal-free container kit provided.", "Wear powder-less gloves during collection.", "Record total 24-hour urine volume."] Indications ["Suspected industrial cobalt toxicity", "Monitoring occupational exposure", "Guiding detoxification protocols"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 14949-2 ICD-10: Z77.021 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates recent cobalt exposure and the body's ability to excrete it.
TEST-684 Cobalt, Random Urine Test This test measures the concentration of cobalt in a random urine sample to assess recent exposure to the metal.	Random urine (mid-stream, 10 mL)	Next-day report (sample received by 6 PM)	650.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Cobalt concentration in urine"] Parameters [{"name": "Cobalt", "reference_range": null}] Preparation ["Stop all mineral supplements, vitamin B12, and vitamin B complex at least three days prior.", "Avoid contrast media for 96 hours before collection.", "Consult your doctor before stopping any prescribed medication."] Indications ["Assessment of occupational or environmental cobalt exposure", "Monitoring chelation therapy", "Investigation of suspected cobalt toxicity"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 5686-2 ICD-10: Z77.018 Clinical summary This test measures the concentration of cobalt in a random urine sample to assess recent exposure to the metal.
TEST-2693 Nickel, Random Urine Test This test quantifies nickel levels in a random urine sample to assess recent exposure.	Random urine (midstream)	Next day (sample received by 6 PM)	750.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Nickel concentration", "Renal excretion of nickel"] Parameters [{"name": "Nickel", "reference_range": "0.01 µg/L"}] Preparation ["Avoid mineral or vitamin supplements within 72 hours", "Wait 96 hours after Gadolinium or Iodinated contrast administration"] Indications ["Occupational surveillance", "Environmental exposure assessment", "Monitoring nickel exposure"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 5639-2 ICD-10: Z57.6, T56.0X1A Clinical summary This test quantifies nickel levels in a random urine sample to assess recent exposure.
TEST-3099 Selenium 24-Hour Urine Test This test measures the total amount of selenium excreted in urine over 24 hours to assess whole-body selenium status and metabolic balance.	24-Hour Urine	Next Day (if sample is received by 6 PM)	800.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Total selenium excretion (µg/24h)", "Whole-body selenium status", "Metabolic turnover of selenium"] Parameters [{"name": "Selenium (Total, 24-Hour Urine)", "reference_range": "DHA-established reference ranges calibrated for the UAE population"}] Preparation ["Avoid iodine-based and gadolinium contrast agents for at least 96 hours prior to collection.", "Discard the first morning void on the collection day.", "Collect all subsequent urine for exactly 24 hours, including the first void of the following morning.", "Keep the container refrigerated throughout the collection period.", "Record the total volume on the provided requisition form.", "Wear the included powderless gloves during collection."] Indications ["Diagnosing nutritional selenium deficiency", "Evaluating chronic industrial toxic exposure", "Monitoring patients with complex gastrointestinal or renal disorders", "Assessing unexplained neuro-metabolic presentations"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 56822-1 ICD-10: E59, Z13.22 Clinical summary This test measures the total amount of selenium excreted in urine over 24 hours to assess whole-body selenium status and metabolic balance.
TEST-3102 Selenium Serum Test This diagnostic test evaluates the concentration of selenium, an essential trace mineral, in the patient's serum.	Serum	Next day by 6 PM	850.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Selenium levels in serum", "Trace element status"] Parameters [{"name": "Selenium", "reference_range": "0.1 µg/L"}] Preparation ["No fasting required.", "Avoid contrast media (Gadolinium, Iodine, Barium) for 96 hours prior.", "Refrain from selenium-containing supplements for 24 hours prior unless directed by a doctor.", "Ensure metal-free collection supplies are used."] Indications ["Suspected selenium deficiency", "Suspected selenium toxicity", "Monitoring nutritional status", "Evaluating exposure to industrial toxins", "Investigating unexplained symptoms potentially linked to selenium imbalance"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 5685-4 ICD-10: E59, Z13.8 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates the concentration of selenium, an essential trace mineral, in the patient's serum.
TEST-3120 Selenium, Random Urine Test This test evaluates the concentration of selenium excreted in urine, reflecting recent exposure and nutritional status.	Random Urine	Next day by 6 PM	850.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Selenium excretion", "Recent selenium exposure"] Parameters [{"name": "Selenium", "reference_range": "0.1 µg/L (LOD)"}] Preparation ["Use only the metal-free kit provided", "Avoid Gadolinium, Iodine, or Barium contrast media for 96 hours prior", "Wear powderless gloves during collection"] Indications ["Occupational exposure surveillance", "Nutritional assessment", "Monitoring potential selenium toxicity", "Evaluating selenium deficiency"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 5700-3 ICD-10: Z77.098, T56.8X1A, Z10.0 Clinical summary This test evaluates the concentration of selenium excreted in urine, reflecting recent exposure and nutritional status.
TEST-3434 Wilson Disease Panel Test This diagnostic test evaluates copper metabolism by measuring serum ceruloplasmin, total serum copper, and 24-hour urine copper levels.	Whole blood (serum) and 24-hour urine	Next day (Mon–Sat, by 6 PM cutoff)	800.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Serum Ceruloplasmin", "Total Serum Copper", "24-Hour Urine Copper"] Parameters [{"name": "Serum Ceruloplasmin", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Total Serum Copper", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "24-Hour Urine Copper", "reference_range": null}] Preparation ["Avoid barium contrast for 96 hours", "Use powderless gloves during collection", "Use a metal-free urine container", "Continue regular diet and medications", "Inform phlebotomist about high-dose zinc or copper supplements", "Fasting is not mandatory"] Indications ["Unexplained liver disease (elevated transaminases, hepatomegaly, acute hepatitis)", "Neuropsychiatric symptoms (tremor, dystonia, dysarthria, personality changes)", "Kayser-Fleischer rings on slit-lamp exam", "Family history of Wilson disease", "Unexplained extrapyramidal symptoms under 40", "Recurrent hepatic dysfunction not attributable to viral or autoimmune causes"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 95123-6 ICD-10: E83.01 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates copper metabolism by measuring serum ceruloplasmin, total serum copper, and 24-hour urine copper levels.

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Trace Elements: overview

Protecting your cellular health and immune function starts with understanding the micro-minerals that silently power your body’s most complex systems. Within our specialized Biochemistry department, Trace Elements testing deeply evaluates essential microscopic nutrients, such as copper, selenium, and zinc, circulating in your blood. By utilizing state-of-the-art diagnostic technology, this targeted trace mineral profiling helps uncover hidden nutritional gaps or toxic exposures, offering the definitive clarity needed to safely guide personalized supplementation and advanced medical care. Widely respected for nutritional health optimization among premier diagnostic labs in Dubai and the UAE, DNA Labs is committed to strict patient confidentiality, exceptional analytical accuracy, and remarkably fast turnaround times. Optimize your foundational vitality—schedule your trace elements testing in UAE, book a convenient home sample collection, or consult our dedicated specialized wellness experts.

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