Eat fish regularly, experiencing neurological symptoms, concerned about pregnancy safety, or want assessment of mercury levels for nervous system protection?
Worried about mercury exposure? The Mercury Blood Test measures mercury levels in the body, which can come from contaminated seafood, workplace contact, or the environment. This test may help check for overexposure, as high mercury can affect the kidneys, nerves, and overall health.
You will be emailed a referral to take to your local collection centre. If you ever have any questions, we're here to help.
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Think of mercury as an unwelcome intruder in your body's control center – your nervous system. This toxic heavy metal can sneak in through everyday sources like certain fish (tuna, swordfish), dental fillings, or workplace exposure, and once inside, it acts like a saboteur, potentially disrupting everything from your memory and coordination to your mood and development. A mercury test works like a security check, measuring the levels of this toxic metal in your blood to reveal how much recent exposure you've had and whether it's reached concerning levels that could be affecting your neurological health.
This test is particularly valuable if you're a seafood lover, pregnant, work around industrial materials, or have been experiencing unexplained symptoms like memory problems, tremors, or mood changes that could signal mercury toxicity. The results help you and your healthcare provider make informed decisions about your diet, lifestyle, and treatment options – whether that means adjusting your fish consumption, addressing occupational hazards, or pursuing detoxification if levels are dangerously high. Since mercury is especially harmful to developing brains, this test becomes crucial for protecting both current neurological function and future cognitive health.
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You may benefit from the Mercury Blood Test
Essential for high fish consumers, pregnant women, neurological symptoms, or anyone needing comprehensive mercury exposure and neurological risk assessment.
High fish consumption
Occupational metal exposure
Difficulty concentrating on tasks
Problems with short-term memory
Hand tremors at rest
Feeling tired all the time
Ringing in ears (tinnitus)
How to prepare
No special preparation required. Inform healthcare provider of recent fish consumption, dental work, occupational exposure, and any factors that might affect mercury levels.
Understanding results
Results show mercury levels compared to safe reference ranges. Elevated levels require evaluation of exposure sources and may necessitate dietary changes or medical intervention.
After the test
Address mercury toxicity through exposure source identification and reduction, dietary modifications, chelation therapy if indicated, and neurological monitoring. Work with toxicologists as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mercury is a toxic heavy metal that damages the nervous system, particularly dangerous for developing brains in fetuses and children.
Primary sources include fish and seafood consumption, dental amalgam fillings, occupational exposure, and environmental contamination from industrial activities.
Symptoms may include neurological problems, cognitive changes, tremors, memory issues, mood changes, and developmental delays in children.
Large predatory fish like shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish have the highest mercury levels and should be limited or avoided.
Treatment may include chelation therapy, elimination of exposure sources, supportive care, and dietary modifications to reduce mercury intake.
Yes, mercury can be eliminated through chelation therapy and natural detoxification, but prevention of exposure is the most important strategy.
You will be emailed a referral to take to your local collection centre. If you ever have any questions, we're here to help.
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