chemically similar to but less toxic than inorganic arsenic
Toxic Metals (Stool)
Fecal elemental analysis provides a direct indication of dietary exposure to toxic metals and indirect information about the potential for toxic metal burden. Chronic, low-level assimilation of toxic metals can result in accumulation in the body. For many toxic metals, fecal (biliary) excretion is the primary natural route of elimination from the body. Specimen collection is convenient for the patient and only requires a single-step procedure. Elements are measured by ICP-MS and expressed on a dry weight basis to eliminate variability related to water content of the specimen.
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16 biomarkers · optimal ranges shown
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is readily absorbed across the lungs and skin
provides an estimate of a recent oral exposure to the element
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provides a good indication of recent or ongoing exposure
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