VDI Labs | Mineral and Toxic Metal Fur Analysis Test Kit

Test kit for collecting and submitting a FUR sample for analysis of mineral and toxic metal composition. One kit per patient. No expiration date.

Fur is the only matrix suitable for studying a long period of exposure to pollutants or dietary deficiencies for macro and microminerals in dogs and cats. Pollutants circulating in the blood, through ingestion or inhalation, are automatically captured by the follicle of the fur when it grows and stays intact. By analyzing fur, we can assess any prolonged exposures to potentially harmful minerals and metals, as well as identify any shortcomings the pet’s diet may have.

Fur Mineral Analysis (sometimes called Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis or HTMA) is most often indicative of slow, long-term (ie progressive) problems, not acute or transient issues. For this reason, abnormal results aren’t typically viewed at critical emergencies, however further investigation, bloodwork, or diagnostics may be suggested. 

29 Elements Tested

• 15 Nutritional Minerals
• 10 Environmental Minerals
• 4 Toxic Metals

Results

• Mineral supplement recommendations for nutritional deficiencies
• Detoxification protocol when toxic metals are present