Heavy Metal Exposure Testing
Employees who work around heavy metals and other hazardous substances may need routine laboratory monitoring to help evaluate workplace exposure. Health Street provides nationwide heavy metal exposure testing for employers, making it easy to schedule the right tests for your workforce. Our nationwide network of clinics helps simplify occupational health testing from registration through results.
Register online or call (888) 378-2499 to schedule heavy metal exposure testing nationwide.
Available Heavy Metal Exposure Tests
Routine exposure monitoring isn’t one-size-fits-all. The appropriate test depends on the substance being monitored. Our tests evaluate exposure to heavy metals such as lead, mercury, arsenic, chromium, or cadmium. Browse the tests below to find the right option for your workplace.
Heavy Metal Tests
About Heavy Metal Testing
Heavy metal testing helps employers monitor workplace exposure to hazardous substances that employees may encounter on the job. Depending on the metal being evaluated, testing may be performed as part of a pre-employment screening, ongoing medical surveillance program, or after a potential workplace exposure.
Health Street offers individual heavy metal testing for several of the most commonly monitored workplace hazards. Some tests use a blood sample, while others require urine collection. For example, lead is typically measured with a blood test, while arsenic, cadmium, chromium, and mercury are commonly evaluated with urine testing.
Instead of a one-size-fits-all panel, employers can order the specific lab test for heavy metals that matches their workplace requirements. Our nationwide network makes it easy to schedule testing at convenient locations across the country, whether you're testing one employee or coordinating occupational health services for your workforce.
Industries That Commonly Require Exposure Testing
Heavy metal exposure testing is commonly used by employers in:
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Manufacturing
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Construction
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Mining
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Metal fabrication
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Battery manufacturing
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Welding
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Environmental services
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Waste management
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Utilities
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Research laboratories
Frequently Asked Questions
What is heavy metal testing?
Heavy metal testing helps employers monitor employee exposure to hazardous metals in the workplace. Health Street offers individual laboratory tests for substances including lead, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, and mercury, allowing employers to order the specific test that matches their occupational health program.
When is a heavy metal blood test used?
A heavy metal blood test is commonly used when blood is the preferred specimen for monitoring a particular metal. For example, lead exposure is typically evaluated with a blood test, while other heavy metals may require urine testing.
When is a heavy metal urine test recommended?
A heavy metal urine test is often used to monitor exposure to metals such as arsenic, cadmium, chromium, and mercury. Depending on the substance being evaluated, testing for heavy metals in urine may provide the most appropriate way to monitor occupational exposure.
What is the difference between a heavy metal blood test and a urine heavy metal test?
The appropriate test depends on the specific metal being monitored. A urine heavy metal test measures metals that are excreted from the body, while a blood test measures metals circulating in the bloodstream. Health Street offers both blood- and urine-based tests depending on the workplace hazard.
Is heavy metal testing performed with urine?
Yes. Several of Health Street's services use heavy metal testing urine analysis to monitor workplace exposure. This type of urine heavy metal testing is commonly performed for arsenic, cadmium, chromium, and mercury.
Can I order a urine test for heavy metals?
Yes. Health Street offers individual urine tests for heavy metals based on the specific substance being monitored. Rather than a general screening panel, employers can select the appropriate laboratory test for the heavy metal relevant to their workplace.