Trace Element Testing
Health Checkups
≈ ¥20-50
(≈ $3-7)
2 hr
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Description
Estimated cost for Trace Element Testing at general public hospitals in China is about ¥15-40, and at Grade 3A hospitals about ¥20-50, varying by hospital tier and region.
Main Uses
Main clinical uses of trace element testing include: 1. Diagnosing deficiencies or toxicities, 2. Monitoring the effectiveness of nutritional interventions, 3. Evaluating the impact of certain diseases on mineral status, 4. Assessing potential toxicity in cases of occupational or environmental exposure, 5. Supporting the diagnosis and management of specific genetic or metabolic disorders.
Normal Range
The normal range for trace element testing varies by element. Common indicators and their value ranges include: Zinc (Zn): 70-150 mcg/dL, Copper (Cu): 70-140 mcg/dL, Selenium (Se): 37-120 mcg/L, Iron (Fe): 60-170 mcg/dL, Iodine (I): 40-90 mcg/L, Manganese (Mn): 4-15 ng/mL, Chromium (Cr): 0.5-1.5 mcg/dL, Molybdenum (Mo): 10-50 mcg/L, Cobalt (Co): 0.1-1.0 mcg/L.
Low Values - Possible Causes
Possible causes of low values include: 1. Poor dietary intake or malnutrition, 2. Malabsorption syndromes such as celiac disease or inflammatory bowel disease, 3. Increased loss due to conditions like chronic diarrhea or excessive sweating, 4. Genetic disorders affecting absorption or metabolism, 5. Certain medications that interfere with absorption or increase excretion.
High Values - Possible Causes
Possible causes of high values include: 1. Excessive dietary intake or supplementation, 2. Industrial or environmental exposure, 3. Liver or kidney dysfunction leading to reduced excretion, 4. Hemochromatosis (for iron), 5. Wilson's disease (for copper).