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Blood Metals Panel
Blood Metals Panel
Updated over 9 months ago

Test Details

Lab Company: Quicksilver Scientific
​Sample Type: Blood
​Collection Location: In Lab (Phlebotomy Required)

The Quicksilver Blood Metals Panel assesses toxic metal exposure and nutrient metal imbalances/deficiencies.

Key Details

  • 🏥 Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist, Monday - Wednesday only.

  • 💰 You may need to pay a separate fee for phlebotomy.

  • ❌ You must avoid certain foods and medications before your blood draw.

  • 🚚 Samples must be shipped Monday - Wednesday only.

Preparation & Timing

  • Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist, Monday - Wednesday only.

    • Resources for scheduling and preparing for your blood draw can be found HERE.

  • Avoid chelating agents for 7 days before sample collection. Examples:

    • EDTA

    • ALA

    • Glutathione

  • Avoid the following foods for 72 hours before sample collection.

    • Seafood

    • Fish products

    • You may continue to take fish oils.

  • You DO NOT need to fast before your blood draw.

Collection Instructions

  1. Read this article to prepare for your blood draw.

  2. Schedule your blood draw appointment for Monday - Wednesday only.

  3. Complete the test requisition form.

    📄 How to Complete Your Requisition

  4. Bring the following items with you to your blood draw appointment.

    1. Test kit

    2. Completed test requisition form

  5. The phlebotomist will collect, prepare, and ship your sample for you.

    1. You only need to collect 1 tube of blood for this test.

    🩸 View Phlebotomist Instructions

Requisition & Payment

  • Your kit has been prepaid. You may need to pay a separate fee for phlebotomy.

  • You must complete your requisition form and send it back with your samples.

    • Since you pre-paid for your tests, you do not need to fill in the payment information on this form.

📄 How to Complete Your Requisition

Shipping

  • Make a note of the tracking number on the return mailer so that you can track your samples back to the lab.

  • The phlebotomist will ship your sample for you using the materials provided in the test kit.

  • Your sample should be shipped Monday - Wednesday only.

Results

  • Results should be released to your provider about 3 weeks after samples are received at the lab. Rupa Health cannot guarantee processing time.

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