OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH TESTING

Arsenic is a metal that is naturally occurring in the earth’s crust. In the environment, Arsenic can combine with Oxygen, Chlorine or Sulfur to form compounds that are inorganic. These compounds can be used in industrial processes such as making electronics. Seafood such as fish and shellfish may accumulate Arsenic; however most of this is the organic form of Arsenic and is relatively non-toxic.

Cadmium is a metal found in natural deposits such as ores. Cadmium is used primarily for metal plating and in coating operations, including transportation equipment, machinery, baking enamels, photography and televisions. It is also used in nickel-cadmium solar batteries and pigments. Cadmium can also be found in contaminated drinking water. The major sources of cadmium in drinking water are corrosion of galvanized pipes, erosion of natural deposits, discharge from metal refineries and runoff from waste batteries and paints.

Exposure to Chromium can have very serious consequences for your body, and you may not know right away if you have been exposed. If you live in an area where you might have been exposed to environmental Chromium, you may decide to choose this test. Children and pregnant women are especially vulnerable to Chromium.

The Copper Exposure Test measures the level of copper, a heavy metal, in the blood.

The EMMA uses the most sensitive molecular detection to look for the presence of 10 of the most toxigenic molds in your home or building. This test only requires a small amount of dust or material from your vent or drywall. The EMMA also tests directly for 15 of the most poisonous Mycotoxins using its patented Mycotoxin detection test.

Lead is a toxic metal that is naturally occurring in the earth’s crust. Lead and lead compounds have been used in manufacturing compounds such as paint, fuel, batteries and cosmetics. Some of the most common sources of lead exposure in the United States come from Lead-based paints found in older homes, drinking water and pottery or crystals used for eating.

Occupational exposure to lead in the workplace can also occur. Here are some top work activities that may put you at risk for exposure: Welding (old painted metal), Battery manufacturing and recycling, Lead Soldering, Indoor Firing ranges, Bridge, tunnel or highway construction, Home renovation.

The Lithium Levels Lab Test is a blood test used to determine lithium levels in the blood in order to maintain a therapeutic level or to detect lithium toxicity.

Lithium is a medication used to treat bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive disorder.  The disorder is characterized by wide mood swings with extreme depression including sadness and a lack of energy and interest in normal activities at the low end of the spectrum and mania or extreme euphoria and energy at the high end.   Bipolar disorder can be treated with medications such as lithium and psychotherapy (psychological counseling).  Mood swings can be as infrequent as a few times a year or as often as several times a day.  Without treatment bipolar disorder may get worse causing severe disruption to normal activities like work and social life.

Exposure to Mercury can have very serious consequences for your body, and you may not know right away if you have been exposed. If you live in an area where you might have been exposed to environmental Mercury, you may decide to choose this test. Children and pregnant women are especially vulnerable to Mercury.

Employers also monitor their employees for exposure, whether required by OSHA or as a way of establishing a baseline measurement before a candidate is hired.

Find out now if you’ve been exposed to Mercury.