⚗️ Heavy Metals & Mineral Balance

For everyone · 7 markers · $270.90 with code CAMERON ~~$301.00~~

Occupational exposure, old housing, well water, high tuna intake, unregulated imported supplements, or unexplained neurological and fatigue symptoms.

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All 7 markers load into your cart in one click. No doctor's visit, drawn at any Quest location in the US, results by email in about two weeks. Code CAMERON applies automatically.

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Why this panel

Heavy metal exposure is uncommon but genuinely consequential, and it is essentially never diagnosed without testing because the symptoms are so non-specific.

💡 What most people missOrder this because you have a reason, not because you're curious — and be sceptical of anyone selling you a detox based on it. Two things make this panel honest: first, it tests blood, which reflects recent exposure, so a normal result doesn't exclude a heavy exposure years ago. Second, it includes copper and ceruloplasmin, because copper metabolism disorders produce neurological and liver symptoms that get mistaken for metal toxicity, and low ceruloplasmin with low copper is a real, treatable finding. The commercial 'provoked' urine testing sold alongside chelation therapy has no validated reference ranges and should be avoided.

⏰ When to get it drawnAvoid seafood for 48–72 hours before — a tuna dinner will raise your mercury result on its own. Remove jewellery-related exposures where practical.

What's inside

This panel covers 7 markers chosen for this specific situation. The full list, the clinical reasoning behind each marker, draw timing and how to interpret your results are available to Academy members.

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Every marker explained, plus 102 marker breakdowns, 18 calculators and 63 other panels. $10/mo, cancel anytime.

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Free marker breakdowns

These explainers are free: what each one measures, the optimal range rather than just the lab range, and what actually moves it.

Copper, Serum Heavy Metal Testing Ceruloplasmin

Frequently asked questions

What blood tests are in the Heavy Metals & Mineral Balance panel?

7 markers: Heavy Metal Testing, Ceruloplasmin, Copper, Serum, Zinc, Plasma, Complete Blood Count (CBC) w/ Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Ferritin.

How much does the Heavy Metals & Mineral Balance panel cost?

$301.00 before discount, $270.90 with code CAMERON applied automatically. Individual markers add a one-time $10 draw fee. Ordered through Marek Diagnostics and drawn at any Quest Diagnostics location in the US.

Do I need a doctor's order for these tests?

No. These are ordered direct-to-consumer through Marek Diagnostics — you order online, walk into a Quest location, and results are emailed to you in about two weeks. No physician visit or insurance required. Not available in NY, NJ or RI.

When should I get the Heavy Metals & Mineral Balance panel drawn?

Avoid seafood for 48–72 hours before — a tuna dinner will raise your mercury result on its own. Remove jewellery-related exposures where practical.

Important: This page is education only, not medical advice and not a diagnosis. A panel is a starting point for a conversation with a clinician, not a substitute for one. Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay — always compare against the range printed on your own report.