Hair Tissue Analysis (TEI Profile 10) for Canine

Canine Multi-Element Assay of Hair (32 Elements) - Profile 10

The canine hair tissue analysis includes a comprehensive interpretation of the mineral assay performed by a federally licensed laboratory (Trace Elements, Inc.). 15 nutritional elements are measured, 7 toxic metals (8 if you select option to include Antimony), 7 significant mineral ratios, 9 toxic ratios, and an additional 10 elements.

Please Note: All test report results are emailed to you digitally in a pdf attachemnt.  If you also want a printed copy of the test results mailed to you via USPS First Class mail, you would need to request that in the "Additional Information" window when checking out.

7 Toxic Heavy Metal Elements (8 if you select option to include Antimony): Uranium, arsenic, beryllium, mercury, cadmium, lead and aluminum. These heavy metals are well-known for their interference upon normal biochemical function and causing numerous imbalances.

15 Essential Minerals: Calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, copper, zinc, phosphorus, iron, manganese, chromium, selenium, boron, cobalt, molybdenum, and sulfur. These nutrients play significant roles in such metabolic processes such as muscular activity, endocrine function, reproduction, skeletal integrity, and overall development.

Also includes 10 Additional Elements including: Germanium, barium, lithium, nickel, platinum, vanadium, strontium, tin, tungsten and zirconium. All mineral/metal levels are reported in milligrams percent (milligrams per one-hundred grams of hair). One milligram percent (mg%) is equal to ten parts per million (ppm).

7 Significant Mineral Ratios: Ca/P, Na/K, Ca/K, Zn/Cu, Na/Mg, Ca/Mg, Fe/Cu. If the relationship between certain minerals in the dog are disturbed, normal biological functions and metabolic activity can be adversely affected.

9 Toxic Mineral/Metal Ratios: Ca/Pb, Fe/Pb, Fe/Hg, Se/Hg, Zn/Cd, An/Hg, S/Hg, S/Cd, S/Pb. Research has shown that toxic minerals/metals can also produce an antagonistic effect on various essential minerals, leading to disturbances in their metabolic utilization. 

Also included are 11 Additional Ratios: Ca/Sr, Cr/V, Cu/Mo, Fe/Co, K/Co, K/Li, Mg/B, S/Cu, Se/Tl, Se/Sn, Zn/Sn

A calculated comparison of two elements to each other is called a ratio. To calculate a ratio value, the first mineral level is divided by the second mineral level.

An individualized evaluation and discussion of mineral patterns and their impact on chemistry are written out in the computer generated report by Trace Elements lab. Metabolic type, endocrine and performance indexes are discussed. Also, any important nutritional minerals, essential to overall health, are highlighted if there is any moderate or significant deviation from normal. Dietary supplement recommendations (by Trace Elements, Inc.) are given based solely upon hair mineral patterns determined.

Would You Like a Personalized Review and Interpretation of Your Canine Results?

If you would like a personalized review of the Trace Elements lab test results for your dog we recommend adding the Brief (20 minute) Phone Consult by selecting the 3rd or 4th radio button above or below. 

Your brief consult will be given by our hair analysis specialist Rebecca Yenchik, CMS, CNC, hTMA. Rebecca is a certified nutritional consultant (CNC) and health educator who has been trained and certified personally by Dr. Rick Malter, Ph.D., in the interpretation of the Trace Elements HTMA results. Dr. Rick Malter is a leading expert in hair tissue mineral analysis and author of the book The Strands of Health.

To view Rebecca's brief biography, please click here.

What are the steps to receiving my report?

Once you place an order for the hair analysis with us, we send you the hair sample submittal form/kit with complete instructions on how to take the hair sample. The kit is mailed in a USPS Priority Mail envelope (within USA only).

The kit includes a lab submittal form with envelope, and complete instructions on how to take the hair sample. You then send the hair sample to the lab, and the lab sends us your test results via email with a pdf attached report which we will forward to you at the email address provided on your order (Reports for international customers are mailed via First Class Mail International).

If you opt for the printed and email copy when ordering, your electronic copy will be forwarded to you in advance of receiving the printed copy. 

Please Note: In most cases, the turnaround time to receive your hair analysis results from the time you place the order with us is 2-4 weeks.

Also Note: Please include the name of your pet in the "Additional Information" box when placing your order or contact us to let us know. This is to ensure that we can match your order and mailing address to the name on the report.

No Refunds!

Please Note: We do not offer refunds on any hair analysis tests once you've purchased them. Keep in mind the hair analysis kit submittal form you receive is valid for up to one year in case you need to wait before submitting your hair sample.

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