How long does it take to get the results of the trace element test

Trace element testing refers to the examination of some elements with relatively small content in the body. When our body lacks certain trace elements, we ourselves do not know it. Only through the method of examination can we know which elements we are lacking. How long it will take for the trace element test to produce results depends on each person's physical condition, because the changes in trace elements in each person's body are different.

1. How long does it take for the trace element test to produce results?

There are fast and slow trace element tests. The fast one can produce results in one day, while the slow one may take about a week.

2. Trace element inspection method

At present, there is no unified and accurate standard for trace element detection internationally. Different hospitals may have different data because different detectors and reagents have different reference values, so the results may also be different. In addition, the results of trace element detection are only a reference value, and there are many factors that affect the results of trace element determination.

Of course, the lack of trace elements needs to be supplemented, but this should be done by combining data reports with clinical symptoms. We should not simply believe in the test results and blindly give supplements to our children. The key is to see whether the child's physical condition has improved.

In addition, some non-medical institutions also test trace elements, claiming that they can be detected by rubbing back and forth on the nails a few times or simply clamping the wrist. This has no scientific basis and is not very credible.

1. Blood

Blood samples can be collected from venous blood or peripheral blood.

The content of trace elements in the human body is low and is easily contaminated by various factors during the sample collection process. Therefore, special care must be taken when collecting trace element blood samples. In addition to the requirements for sample collection set out in the Ministry of Health's Technical Specifications for Clinical Testing of Blood Lead, special trace element test tubes that have passed regular spot checks must also be used, and the test tubes should be immediately sealed with inert and non-contamination materials to prevent the container itself from affecting the test results.

Blood tests are easily contaminated, causing cross-infection, and are inconvenient to sample. They reflect the body's trace element status over a short period of time and are greatly affected by diet and disease. They are only used as clinical guidance.