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What are some names for lab tests when testing for toxins in your system?

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Dr. Mohammad Khan answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Toxins in the system: test not needed. without specific illness or medical problem, toxins in your system is NOT some thing that need test(s). Many companies sell their products in the name of purifications.

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not commonly done: We do not commonly test for generalized toxins in the body, as our bodies are exposed to and process varying degrees of toxins on a daily basis. If you have unusual symptoms that no one can explain, I guess testing toxins could be of use but it's very expensive and often does not lead to answers. Lead, mercury, and arsenic can be tested with your doc, but others cannot and are very expensive.

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Several: Chemistries: Liver panel Renal panel Drug screen Acid base studies CBC for infection. A AND lead, arsenic, poisons etc

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