Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis Profile 1 | Essential Mineral & Heavy Metal Test

Unlock Insights into Your Body's Mineral and Heavy Metal Levels

The Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) Profile 1 is a non-invasive laboratory test that measures 36 mineral elements in your hair, including essential nutrients and toxic metals. Conducted by Trace Elements, Inc., a federally licensed clinical laboratory specializing in hair tissue analysis, this test provides a comprehensive overview of your body's mineral status.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Testing: Analyzes 36 elements, including 15 essential minerals (e.g., calcium, magnesium, zinc) and 7 toxic metals (e.g., lead, mercury, arsenic). See full list below.

• Detailed Report: Receive a 2-page lab report with bar graph illustrations showing whether mineral levels are balanced, deficient, or elevated.

• No Doctor’s Signature Required: Order without the need for a physician.

• Affordable Pricing: Just $125—one of the most cost-effective hair analysis tests available.

• Free Shipping: Includes delivery of your test kit and your lab report via email or online access.

Optional Add-Ons:

Enhance your understanding of the results with these additional services performed by one of our mineral balancing experts, Rebecca Yenchik or Hannah Cherny:

• 1-Hour Consultation & Summary (+$170.00): Ideal for first-time tests. Includes a full phone or Zoom consult plus written summary. View a la cart consult service. View sample summary.

• 30-Minute Consultation & Summary (+$135.00): Best for re-tests. Includes a focused consult and written follow-up. View a la cart consult service.

• 20+ Page Detailed Personalized Report (+$120.00): A comprehensive written analysis of your results without a consult. View sample report.

Why Choose Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis?

Hair tissue analysis offers a unique window into your long-term mineral and heavy metal status. Unlike blood tests that show a momentary snapshot, HTMA reflects ongoing retention or elimination trends, making it ideal for:

• Identifying Nutritional Deficiencies: Detect imbalances in essential minerals.

• Monitoring Detox Progress: Track the body's elimination of toxic metals.

• Assessing Metabolic Activity: Understand how your body uses minerals for energy, stress, and resilience.

Steps to Receiving Your Report:

1. Order: After placing your order, we’ll send you a hair analysis kit with complete instructions. It comes in a trackable USPS Ground Advantage envelope (not a box). Inside you’ll find:

   • Lab submittal form

   • Hair sample envelope

   • Cardboard scale (for measuring about 1 heaping tablespoon of hair)

   • Instructions for how to take the sample properly

2. International Clients (incl. Canada): You’ll receive your instructions by email to avoid shipping delays. If you'd prefer to receive a kit by mail, contact us at 520-877-2637 (additional shipping fees apply).

3. Hair Sample Collection:

   • Use clean, dry hair cut from the first 1.5 inches closest to the scalp, from several locations. Proximal portion is retained for your sample and end pieces of hair strands discarded.

   • Recently colored hair is acceptable, if dye/treatment was chemically based and contains NO minerals. Dyes like Grecian Formula and henna contain lead acetate or mineral salts with metals - they will make your test results invalid.

   • Avoid taking samples after using softened water. Hair should be washed at least 3x in non-softened water.

   • Follow the Do’s and Don’ts and Sample Collection Protocol for the most accurate results. View here.

   • Minimum sample required: 125 mg (0.125g)—use the scale and add extra to be safe.

4. Mail Your Sample & Form to the Lab:
   Send your sample and submittal form to Trace Elements, Inc. using the pre-addressed envelope.

   • You won’t receive a confirmation that the lab received your sample—we recommend using trackable shipping.

   • No doctor’s signature is needed; your submittal form is pre-signed by Evenbetternow®.

5. Receiving Results:

   • Lab turnaround: approx. 7–12 calendar days after receiving your sample

   • We typically send your digital PDF results within 2 business days after receiving them

   • If you added a consult, you’ll receive instructions to create your client portal and access your test results and consult summary or written report.

   • If you requested a printed color copy, it will arrive in 7–10 days by mail (First Class Mail or First Class Mail International)

Estimated Total Turnaround Time: 2–4 weeks, depending on how soon you submit your sample.

Ordering for Someone Else?
Please include their full name, address, and phone number in the “Additional Information” box at checkout so we can match the kit and send the results to the correct recipient.

Elements Tested:

• Toxic Heavy Metals (7): Uranium, Arsenic, Beryllium, Mercury, Cadmium, Lead, Aluminum

• Essential Minerals (15): Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Chromium, Selenium, Boron, Cobalt, Molybdenum, Sulfur

• Additional Elements (14): Germanium, Barium, Bismuth, Rubidium, Lithium, Nickel, Platinum, Thallium, Vanadium, Strontium, Tin, Titanium, Tungsten, Zirconium

Important Notes:

• 🚫 New York Residents: Due to NY state law (Public Health Law Section 574), we cannot process samples from New York. Also do not postmark your hair sample/submittal form from NY State, as your sample will be rejected. Call 520-877-2637 for questions.

• ❌ No Refunds: Once purchased, lab tests, consults, and summaries are non-refundable. However, your kit is valid for up to 1 year, giving you flexibility to submit your sample when ready.