Hair Analysis - What we test for Using state-of-the art equipment (ICP MS), we analyse the hair sample for a broad range of 39 essential, non-essential as well as toxic elements. The result provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of the nutrient and toxic mineral content of the patient's hair, together with significant ratios. 15 Essential Elements: (B) Boron (Cr) Chromium (Mn) Manganese (Se) Selenium (Ca) Calcium (Zn) Zinc (Mo) Molybdenum (Na) Sodium (Co) Cobalt (Fe) Iron (P) Phosphorous (S) Sulphur (Cu) Copper (Mg) Magnesium (K) Potassium 12 Non-essential Elements: (Al) Aluminium (Li) Lithium (Rb) Ribidium (Sn) Tin (Bi) Bismuth (Ni) Nickel (Si) Silica (Ti) Titanium (Au) Gold (Pt) Platiunum (Sr) Strontium (V) Vanadium 12 Toxic Elements: (Sb) Antimony (Be) Beryllium (Pb) Lead (Tl) Thallium (As) Arsenic (Cd) Cadmium (Hg) Mercury (W) Tungsten (Ba) Barium (Ge) Germanium (Ag) Silver (U) Uranium Hair Analysis - How it works http://www.safelabs.com.au/hair_mineral_testing.php