Heavy Metals Panel, Blood
A five-metal screen for recent exposure to arsenic, cadmium, cobalt, lead, and mercury.
Consider this test if:
- Possible exposure through occupation, hobbies, well water, or an older home
- Fatigue, headaches, abdominal pain, tingling, or brain fog without a clear cause
- Frequent consumption of large predatory fish, or recent dental amalgam work
- A metal-on-metal joint implant or unexplained symptoms after one
- Establishing a baseline or rechecking after removing a suspected exposure source
- HSA/FSA eligible
- Results delivered to your dashboard · Reviewed by a real clinician
- Drawn at a CLIA/CAP-accredited lab near you ·
Pre-test considerations
No fasting required. A standard venous blood draw collected in a metal-free (royal blue-top) tube. Avoid seafood for several days before testing, since fish and shellfish can transiently raise arsenic and mercury and produce results that look elevated without reflecting harmful exposure. Note any supplements, as some raise cobalt or arsenic.
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What this test is for
This panel measures five toxic and trace metals in whole blood: arsenic, cadmium, cobalt, lead, and mercury. Blood levels reflect recent or ongoing exposure rather than long-term body burden, which is what makes this the right test when you suspect a current source: lead from old paint, pipes, or hobbies; mercury from large predatory fish or dental work; arsenic from contaminated water or seafood; cadmium from smoking or industrial dust; cobalt from metal-on-metal joint implants or supplements. Symptoms of metal toxicity are nonspecific and overlap heavily, including fatigue, headaches, abdominal pain, numbness or tingling, brain fog, and tremor, so testing is how you confirm or rule out a metal as the cause. This five-metal version adds cobalt and cadmium to the standard arsenic, lead, and mercury group, useful if you have a joint implant or a smoking and occupational exposure history; if you only need the core toxic metals, the three- or four-metal blood panels cover those, and the urine panel is the better choice for assessing cumulative arsenic and cadmium exposure.
Biomarkers tested
Includes 5 biomarkers
This test measures arsenic circulating in whole blood, reflecting recent exposure from contaminated water, seafood, rice, or certain occupational settings. Elevated levels can drive fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, tingling in the hands and feet, skin changes, and in chronic cases have been linked to cardiovascular and cognitive effects. It's worth checking if you eat a lot of rice or shellfish, drink well water, work around pesticides or metal processing, or have unexplained GI and neurological symptoms you want to rule causes in or out for.
- Specimen
- Whole blood
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- Mass concentration
- Specimen
- Whole blood
- Measures
- Mass concentration
- Specimen
- Whole blood
- Measures
- Mass concentration
- Specimen
- Venous blood
- Measures
- Mass concentration
Blood mercury measures total mercury exposure, mostly from methylmercury in seafood, which accumulates in blood, kidney, and brain tissue rather than being cleared quickly. High levels track with frequent consumption of tuna, swordfish, or other large predatory fish, and can contribute to fatigue, brain fog, tingling, headaches, or memory complaints. It's a useful check if you eat a lot of fish, take fish oil or supplements of unclear purity, or want a baseline before increasing seafood intake for its cardiovascular and cognitive benefits.
- Specimen
- Whole blood
- Measures
- Mass concentration
What you'll learn
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Insights that connect the dots. A clinician reads your whole picture, not one result in isolation, connecting family history, past results, and lifestyle into clear next steps.
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Track your trends. Upload results from any lab and see each biomarker trend over time, so you know what is working.
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Never miss a recheck. Mito tells you what is worth retesting and when, then reminds you so nothing slips.
What to expect
- 1 Book instantly
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- 2 Quick lab visit
Testing to fit your busy schedule, usually 15 minutes or less. Walk-in and appointments available.
- 3 Fast, dashboard-delivered results
Your results post straight to your dashboard as soon as the lab completes them.
- 4 Expert guidance
Included with Mito membership. A clinician reviews your results and your personalized action plan follows, with clear next steps.
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Frequently asked questions
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Where do I get tested?
Choose an available partner lab at checkout. If your cart contains multiple blood tests, Mito helps consolidate the eligible tests at one lab when possible. At-home kits and scans follow the collection or appointment process shown on their product page.
Is this eligible for HSA/FSA?
Yes. Eligible tests can be paid for with an HSA or FSA card at checkout.
When will I get my results?
Your results appear in your Mito dashboard after the laboratory completes processing. A clinician then reviews them before your analysis and personalized action plan are finalized. Timing varies by test, and specialty assays and at-home kits may take longer.
Do I need a physician's order?
No. Mito provides the laboratory order when one is required, so you do not need to arrange a separate physician visit before purchasing.
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