Heavy Metal Test Heavy metals are toxic elements that are found in various environments and can accumulate in the human body. The most common heavy metals are lead, mercury, cadmium and arsenic. These enter the body through contaminants in the air, water, food and even through some medical treatments. The ingestion of heavy metals can cause health problems. They can damage the nervous system, lead to problems with organs such as the liver and kidneys and even impair cognitive functions. The symptoms of heavy metal contamination are varied and can range from fatigue, headaches and digestive problems to more serious diseases such as cancer. Diagnosis of heavy metal contamination is often made through blood tests or analysis of hair or urine samples. The cerascreen heavy metal test is a sampling and mail-in test kit that measures the concentration of various heavy metals in urine, including aluminum, arsenic, lead, cadmium, chromium, cobalt, nickel, mercury and zinc. This offers the opportunity to check for potential exposure to heavy metals and to specifically identify sources of pollutants in everyday life. By conveniently taking the urine sample from home, you save time as no doctor's visit is necessary. The sample is then sent to a medical laboratory where it is subjected to professional analysis. You will receive your results within 5-7 working days of receipt of the sample. These include not only the analysis of heavy metal concentrations, but also recommendations on how to reduce exposure to heavy metals. This test therefore offers a practical way to independently monitor your own health and identify potential risks. How does the test work? 1. Test at home Your test kit contains everything you need to take a urine sample. Then send the sample to our medical laboratory free of charge in the enclosed return envelope. 2. View results online After the analysis in the medical laboratory, you will have online access to your personal results report. 3. Take action Your access to the test results as well as to the evidence-based findings and tips to improve your health: the my cerascreen user profile on our website or our app. The test kit consists of: a multi-page, illustrated manual that explains the test procedure step by step an activation card with test ID for registration a transfer pipette, a urine collection cup, a urine tube and a transport tube a return envelope with which you can send your urine sample back to our laboratory by post free of additional costs The heavy metal test is not suitable or only suitable to a limited extent for certain groups of people: People with contagious diseases such as hepatitis and HIV must not take the heavy metal test. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should only take the heavy metal test under medical supervision. The reference values and recommendations do not apply to them or only apply to a limited extent, they should obtain instructions on the test results from their doctor or therapist. The heavy metal test is not suitable for children and young people under 18 years of age. The test is not suitable for examining serious illnesses. For risks and side effects, read the package insert and ask your doctor or pharmacist.