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Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) is an analytical test which measures the mineral content of the hair.

Hair is an ideal tissue for sampling and testing. First, it can be cut easily and painlessly, and can be sent to our lab without special handling requirements. Second, clinical results have shown that a properly obtained sample can give an indication of mineral status and toxic metal accumulation following long term or even acute exposure.

A HTMA reveals a unique metabolic world: intracellular activity, which cannot be seen through most other tests.

WHY TEST FOR MINERALS?

Trace minerals are essential in countless metabolic functions in all phases of the life process.

WHAT CAN CAUSE A MINERAL IMBALANCE?

There are many factors to take into consideration, such as:

DIET – Improper diet through high intake of refined and processed foods, alcohol and fad diets can all lead to a chemical imbalance.

Even the nutrient content of a “healthy” diet can be inadequate, depending upon the soil in which the food was grown or the method in which it was prepared.

STRESS – Physical or emotional stress can deplete the body of many nutrients while also reducing the capability to absorb and utilize many nutrients.

MEDICATIONS – Both prescription and over-the-counter medications can deplete the body stores of nutrient minerals and/or increase the levels of toxic metals. These medications include diuretics, antacids, aspirin and oral contraceptives.

POLLUTION – From adolescence through adulthood the average person is continually exposed to a variety of toxic metal sources such as cigarette smoke (cadmium), hair dyes (lead), hydrogenated oils (nickel), anti-perspirants (aluminum), dental amalgams (mercury).

HOW DOES THE PROCESS WORK?

The sampled hair, obtained by cutting the first inch and one-half of growth closest to the scalp at the nape of the neck, is prepared in a licensed clinical laboratory through a series of chemical and high temperature digestive procedures. Testing is then performed using highly sophisticated detection equipment and methods to achieve the most accurate and precise results.

For detailed instructions to properly collect a hair sample for analysis please click here.

HOW MUCH DOES HAIR ANALYSIS COST?

HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) Human
Multi-Element Assay of Hair (36 Elements)
See pricing and Order Here

Includes:

• Copy of Test Results
(graphic illustration of levels and ratios)

• A complete individualized evaluation and detailed discussion of the patient’s metabolic type, current mineral levels and ratios, and their impact upon body chemistry.

• Recommendations of specific foods and food groups, along with an explanation of why each food is suggested.

• Supplement recommendations based upon age, sex, metabolic type, mineral patterns and specific need as seen on the tissue mineral analysis and other accompanying clinical test data.

Elements routinely tested:
 
Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Chromium, Selenium, Boron, Cobalt, Germanium, Molybdenum, Sulfur, Uranium, Arsenic, Beryllium, Mercury, Cadmium, Lead, Aluminum, Barium, Lithium, Nickel, Platinum, Vanadium, Strontium. Tin, Tungsten and Zirconium Bismuth, Rubidium, Thallium, Titanium
 
BONUS– Foods and supplement recommendations will comply according to individual blood types.  This additional service is not provided in any other clinic.
 
Blood Typing (if required)– $24.95 when booked with an HTMA.
(Special discount available for long distance clients. Please inquire within for details).
 
Copies of HTMA’s available in:
 
English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese and Swedish
All prices subject to change.

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For Retest Only- Discount of 10% of HTMA only.
-Must be booked and completed at the lab within 3 months of first HTMA (unless otherwise stated on the HTMA)
 
Includes:
 

•Multi-Element Assay of Hair (36 Elements)

•Copy of the current and previous test results (graphic illustration of levels and ratios).
 
•A complete individualized evaluation and comparison of current mineral levels and ratios with previous test data.  Each evaluation will include discussion of changes in mineral patterns, as indicated.
 
•Recommendations of specific foods and food groups, along with an explanation of why each individual food is suggested.
 
•Modifications in supplement recommendations as indicated from the tissue mineral analysis and other accompanying clinical test data.
 

HTMA Human Submittal Form

We also do Hair Analysis on Dogs and Horses. See our Pet Care page for more information.

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