TOXDetect Profile - Urine

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Category:

Turnaround Time: 1 - 2 weeks
Test Type: Kit Based, Urine
Stability Time:

7 days refrigerated and 30 days frozen

Overview:

Our daily lives expose us to hundreds of toxic chemicals from food, water, household products, personal care products, plastics, and air pollution. Exposure to these environmental toxicants wreak havoc on normal metabolic processes that lead to immune dysfunction, neurological disorders, endocrine disruption, certain types of cancer, and beyond. The TOXDetect Profile? is designed to pinpoint your environmental toxicant exposure. This profile measures 19 metabolites utilizing state-of-the-art LC-MS/MS technology, guaranteeing unmatched accuracy and reliability ? all from a single urine sample. What are Environmental Toxicants? Environmental toxicants are substances present in the environment that threaten the health of all living organisms. Whether natural or human-made, these substances infiltrate through industrial activities, pollution, agriculture, and waste disposal. Exposure to environmental toxicants, whether absorbed, inhaled, or ingested, has been associated with various health issues. Despite the staggering 2000% increase in plastic production from 15 million to 311 million tons between 1964 and 2014, and the annual disease cost burden of $340 billion from endocrine disrupting chemicals, the majority of chemicals remain unassessed for human impact. With over 80,000 chemicals registered in the U.S. under the Toxic Substances Control Act and thousands more introduced annually, it?s essential to identify exposures and mitigate their health impacts through testing. Why Test? Identifying and removing environmental toxicant exposure is fundamental to achieving comprehensive and lasting health outcomes for patients. The TOXDetect Profile? is specifically designed to assess for exposure to various toxicants that can cause or contribute to chronic diseases. It equips healthcare practitioners with the ability to identify the underlying causes of toxicity and develop informed and personalized treatment plan for detoxification and healing.

Collection Details:

Patient Preparation:

TOXDetect Profile: ? If you are taking the antibiotic Cephalexin (Cefalexin, Keflex, Bio-Cef, Novo-Lexin), please wait a minimum of four days after the last dose to collect your urine sample. ? Samples that are visibly contaminated with blood (red, pink, or brown in color) will be cancelled and a new sample requested. Important: Do not discontinue any medications or supplements without first consulting your healthcare practitioner.

Collection Instructions:

Preparing For Your Test ? Plan now to collect your sample first thing in the morning, and early in the week. For US collections, collect your ?first morning sample? on a Monday-Thursday morning. Outside the US, the sample should be collected on Monday or Tuesday to allow extra time for shipping. ? Collect your first urine specimen in the morning before eating or drinking. This is the most concentrated collection. ? Avoid contamination of samples with blood or while menstruating as this may interfere with test results. Wait until the following week. ? Place the Collection Cup and these instructions in the bathroom where you plan to collect the samples in the morning. Set the rest of the contents aside. ? Place the ice pack flat in your freezer, so it will be ready to ship with your specimen. ? Pediatric collection bags are available upon request for children not potty trained to aid with collection. Collection Day Instructions: ?Look at the volume markings on the side of the collection cup. You will need a minimum of 10 mL for each test on the order. ?Verify how many tests have been ordered, so you know how much sample to collect. ?Collect your first morning urine sample in the provided collection cup. DO NOT eat or drink prior to collecting your sample. Please collect at least the minimum amount of urine required for the number. of tests on your order. Collecting more than the minimum is recommended, but not required. Pour off anything above 50 mL indicator line to prevent leaking once frozen. ?Locate and complete the barcode sheet in your test kit. Place one barcode sticker on each collection sample. Be sure that the information is legible and includes the collection date, time, and that the name matches what was provided on the test order. After You Collect: ? Fill any other vials that have been included for other urine tests. Follow the instructions in those test kits for collections.? Place the lid on the collection cup and seal tightly. ? Ensure each sample has the completed barcode sticker. ? Place the collection cup in your freezer for at least four hours or until frozen (30 days maximum). Check the box on the barcode label to indicate that the sample has been frozen. ? Ensure all samples are labeled. Unlabeled samples will be rejected. Packaging the shipment: ?Retrieve the packaging material you set aside. Locate the clear biohazard zip-lock bag, silver thermo bag, and absorbent packing sheet. ?Remove the frozen collection cup, frozen ice pack, and any vials for other urine tests from the freezer and check caps for tightness. ?Place all frozen specimens and absorbent packing sheet in the biohazard zip-lock bag and seal. ?Place the sealed biohazard zip-lock bag into the silver thermo bag along with the frozen ice pack. ?Place the filled silver thermo bag into the box. If using the Test Requisition Form, also place in box. Close the lid. Locate the shipping instruction card included in your test kit for details on how to ship your collection(s)