Heavy Metals Screening (As, Cd, Pb, Hg)

The Heavy Metals Screening is a standalone laboratory test designed to detect the presence of selected heavy metals in a sample.

The standard screening covers arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and mercury (Hg). Other metals may be tested upon request.

About the Analyzed Metals

Arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury are toxic elements that may occur as contaminants in raw materials, finished products, supplements, pharmaceuticals, and other sample types.

Their presence can be relevant for quality control and safety assessment, especially when contamination may arise from raw materials, manufacturing, handling, or storage.

Key Features

• Standalone screening for selected heavy metals
• Target metals: arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and mercury (Hg)
• Analysis using Shimadzu EDX fluorescence spectrometry
• Suitable for tablets, capsules, liquid solutions, raw materials, and vials
• Other metals can be tested upon request
• Minimum sample amount of 1 tablet/capsule, 1 ml solution, 200 mg raw material, or 1 vial
• Average turnaround time of 7 business days

Analysis Parameters

• Target metals: As, Cd, Pb, Hg
• Testing method: Shimadzu EDX fluorescence spectrometer
• Amount of sample required: 1 tablet/capsule, 1 ml solution, 200 mg raw material, or 1 vial
• Average turnaround time: 7 business days

Important Notice

• The standard screening covers arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury only.
• If screening for other metals is required, this should be requested separately before analysis.

Optional Additional Analyses

The following optional laboratory services are available:

• Additional Laboratory Report