Urine Toxicology screen is used to rule out heavy metal overload

You may have heard of doctors performing a urine toxicology screen in drug overdose or poisoning cases. However, at the Health & Vitality Center, the term “urine toxicology screen” is mainly used to refer to a diagnostic test for heavy metal overload or toxicity. Dr. Shiva Lalezar – a holistic doctor in Los Angeles specializing in integrative and Functional Medicine – utilizes urine toxicology screens as part of a battery of diagnostic tests to evaluate your overall health and wellness.  Polluted cities such as Los Angeles are loaded with air toxins and smog and the drinking water is also laden with toxins.

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How does the test work?

After receiving a chelating provoking agent, you will collect your urine for six hours and send a urine sample to the lab.  The specialized lab analyzes your urine for various toxic heavy metals, including lead, mercury, and cadmium.  Hair analysis or blood test is not an accurate method to measure how much heavy metal has accumulated at a cellular level.  It only indicates how much toxin has been excreted in the hair or blood.

In which medical conditions might a urine toxicology screen be a useful diagnostic test?

  • Heavy Metal Burden
  • Digestive Disorders
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Fibromyalgia
  • Depression, Mood Swings, Irritability
  • Brain fog and memory loss
  • Neurological disorders

Treatment Options

Based on the results of this diagnostic test, we may recommend the following treatments:

  • Chelation Therapy
  • Custom Diet and Exercise Plans/Lifestyle Modification
  • Allergy Elimination Diet
  • Intravenous Vitamin Therapy
  • Nutritional Supplements

How do I find out more about Urine Toxicology Screening?

Call the Health & Vitality Center at 310-477-1166  or click here to schedule an appointment. We are one of the leading centers for natural medicine in Los Angeles. Holistic doctor Shiva Lalezar, D.O., can order a urine toxicology screen and other advanced diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of your medical condition instead of merely treating the symptoms. We utilize an integrative approach, combining the best conventional therapies with the latest techniques and treatments in Functional Medicine for optimal results.

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