Hair strand analysis at Town Lab can include several tests used to evaluate a variety of health conditions and exposure to heavy metals or toxins. These tests provide information about the long-term accumulation of these substances in the body and can be useful in diagnosing and monitoring individuals’ health.
Hair strand analysis relies on the hair’s ability to store chemicals that enter the body, whether through food, drinking water, or environmental exposure. A small amount of hair is cut near the scalp to obtain a sample that can be analyzed to reveal the chemical composition of the elements stored in the hair. This method provides data on exposure for up to several months, depending on hair length.
Here is a list of the tests required for a strand of hair:-
Heavy Metals Analysis
Nutritional Elements Analysis
Drug Abuse Testing