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Detoxification tests measures liver function and capacity to convert and clear toxic substances from the body.
Liver Detoxification Test
The liver detoxifies many harmful substances into less harmful forms which the body can safely eliminate. The Detoxification Profile is a test done by Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratory in Asheville, North Carolina. It is used to identify specific places where the liver is impaired in its ability to detoxify. Learn more about the test.
Toxic Element Analysis
The toxic element analysis assesses hair samples for long- and short-term toxic exposure and nutritional deficiencies. The test includes measures of lead, mercury, cadmium, and other potentially damaging toxins, and allows doctors to pinpoint imbalances that may be triggering chronic fatigue, hyperactivity in children, depression, stress, thyroid disorders, and many other conditions.
Environmental and Occupational Chemical Exposure Tests
Accu-Chem Laboratories, a lab based in Richardson, Texas, specializes in analyzing samples for exposure to pesticides, herbicides, PCB's, solvents, and other chemicals.
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