Heavy Metal Tests in India: Blood and Urine Panels by Thyrocare
Compare the Heavy Metal Blood Test and Heavy Metal Urine Test in one place. Both panels use ICP–MS for elemental analysis, but the sample type, profile composition, and report delivery are different.
The blood panel covers 22 elements, including heavy metals, toxic elements, and nutrient elements. The urine panel covers 10 elements in a spot urine sample. Free home sample collection is available in 5,000+ PIN code locations across India.
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About Heavy Metal Tests
Heavy metal tests measure selected toxic and trace elements in blood or urine. The right profile depends on the advised sample type, profile composition, and the clinical question behind the test.
Compare the two available profiles before booking: the Elements 22 Blood Panel and the Elements 10 Urine Panel. If you already know which panel you need, open the relevant test profile and book that panel directly.
Compare Heavy Metal Blood and Urine Test Panels
| Panel | Parameters | Sample Type | Offer Price | Reporting Time | Profile Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elements 22 (Blood) | 22 | EDTA Whole Blood | ₹1,899 | 36–48 hours | Heavy Metal & Nutrient Elements Blood Test Panel |
| Elements 10 (Urine) | 10 | Spot Urine | ₹1,133 | 48–72 hours | Heavy Metal Urine Test Panel |
Heavy Metal Blood Test – Elements 22
₹1,899
This blood panel covers 22 elements. It includes 14 heavy metals and toxic elements and 8 trace or nutrient elements.
Heavy Metal Urine Test – Elements 10
₹1,133
This urine panel covers 10 elements in a spot urine sample. It is a separate profile with its own composition and report timing.
Key Differences Between the Two Panels
Heavy Metal Blood Test – Elements 22
- Uses an EDTA whole blood sample.
- Covers a broader 22-element profile.
- Includes heavy metals, toxic elements, and nutrient elements.
- Reports are commonly delivered in 36–48 hours.
Heavy Metal Urine Test – Elements 10
- Uses a spot urine sample.
- Covers a 10-element profile.
- Includes arsenic, barium, cadmium, cobalt, chromium, caesium, mercury, lead, and selenium, which are also covered in the blood panel. Lithium is included in the urine panel but not in the Elements 22 blood panel. The urine panel does not include uranium, aluminium, beryllium, bismuth, thallium, strontium, tin, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, silver, antimony, or vanadium.
For full element lists and panel-specific details, click on the blood or urine elements panel from the comparison section above.
Preparation and Sample Requirements
- Fasting: Fasting is not required for these panels.
- Blood panel: EDTA whole blood sample is collected by a trained phlebotomist.
- Urine panel: Spot urine sample is required.
- Home Collection: Free sample pickup in 5,000+ PIN code locations in India.
How to Choose Between the Blood and Urine Panels
The blood panel is broader in composition because it includes nutrient elements along with heavy metals and toxic elements. The urine panel is a separate profile with fewer elements and a different sample type.
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FAQs – Heavy Metal Tests in India
What is the price of the Heavy Metal Blood Test in India?
What is the price of the Heavy Metal Urine Test in India?
Why does the urine heavy metal test panel have fewer elements than the blood panel?
Why does the urine heavy metal test report take more time than the blood panel?
Is fasting required for heavy metal tests?
How do I book heavy metal tests with home collection?
These are laboratory profiles. Report interpretation should be done by a qualified clinician along with exposure history and clinical findings.
Medically Reviewed
Written by:
Hema Mehta Sahoo
Medically reviewed by:
Dr. M A Khan, MBBS, MD Pathology
Last updated: June 25, 2026