Nickel Hair Analysis Price | Lahalak Platform
Suffer from chronic skin allergies? This analysis measures nickel levels in hair to assess long-term exposure to this allergenic metal.
Scientific name: Nickel Hair Analysis
A package of tests based on inductively coupled mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) to measure the concentration of nickel (Ni) and other associated elements in a hair sample. Nickel is a heavy metal commonly exposed to nickel from the environment, industry, and jewelry. Hair analysis is used to assess chronic exposure and tissue storage of nickel, which is...
Service type
Laboratory test (Hair)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Cleaning and preparing the hair sample to remove external surface contaminants.
- Measuring the level of nickel (Ni) in hair using ICP-MS technology.
- Measuring levels of chromium (Cr) and cobalt (Co) (heavy metals commonly associated with shared occupational exposure).
- Measuring the levels of zinc (Zn) and copper (Cu) (essential minerals whose balance may be affected by high nickel).
- A detailed report showing the mineral map and an interpretation of the nickel findings in the context of health and the environment.
- Consult an interpreter of the overall results with an environmental medicine specialist or a dermatologist.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required, since the sample is hair.
- Gather a small strand (0.5-1 gram) of hair from the back of the head, as close to the scalp as possible (roots). A length of 3-4 cm is ideal.
- Avoid permanent chemical hair dyes and straightening treatments for at least 8 weeks (2 months) before the sample is taken. Regular shampoo and conditioner are permitted.
- If the hair is very short, underarm or pubic hair can be used after consulting the laboratory, noting that growth and deposition rates may vary.
- Inform the laboratory about the occupation and any known occupational exposure to metals.
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