Molybdenum Hair Analysis Price | Lahalak Platform
A long-term record of mineral levels; this analysis measures molybdenum accumulation in hair to assess nutritional balance and chronic environmental exposure.
Scientific name: Molybdenum Hair Analysis
An analytical package based on inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) is used to determine the concentration of molybdenum and other elements in a hair sample. Hair is an excellent biological indicator of chronic metal exposure, as molybdenum is deposited in it at a constant rate during hair growth, reflecting nutritional status and...
Service type
Laboratory test (Hair)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Cleaning and preparing the hair sample to remove surface contaminants.
- Analysis of molybdenum (Mo) levels in hair.
- Analysis of the levels of copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) in hair (essentially related elements).
- Analysis of the levels of the essential elements selenium (Se) and sulfur (S) in molybdenum metabolism.
- Consult a functional medicine or clinical nutritionist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required, since the sample is hair and not blood.
- A small strand (0.5-1 gram) of hair should be cut from the back of the scalp (the nape of the head) as close to the skin (roots). A length of 3-4 cm is ideal.
- Avoid permanent hair dyes and chemical straightening for at least 8 weeks (2 months) before the sample is taken. Regular shampoo is permitted.
- If the hair is too short or shaved, underarm or pubic hair can be used after consulting the laboratory, noting that growth and deposition rates may vary.
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