Order Heavy Metals Panel Blood Test from JustLabs for $66 ($84 all-in for a single-test order: $66 + one $18 lab & physician order fee per order). Price includes lab processing at Quest Diagnostics. No insurance required.
This panel tests for three common toxic heavy metals - lead, mercury, and arsenic - that can accumulate in the body from environmental exposure, contaminated food or water, and occupational hazards.
Heavy metals are naturally occurring elements that can be toxic to humans even at low levels. This panel screens for three of the most clinically significant heavy metals:
Lead - Once used widely in paint, gasoline, and plumbing, lead exposure still occurs through old paint in homes, contaminated soil, certain occupations, and imported goods. Lead is particularly dangerous to developing brains in children.
Mercury - Exposure primarily comes from fish consumption (especially large predatory fish like tuna, swordfish, and shark), dental amalgam fillings, and certain occupational settings. Mercury affects the nervous system.
Arsenic - Found in contaminated groundwater (especially private wells), rice products, some seafood, and occupational exposures. Chronic exposure is linked to cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurological effects.
This blood test measures recent exposure. For long-term exposure assessment, hair or urine testing may also be recommended.
Price
$66
All-in
$84
incl. $18 lab & physician fee
Results
5-7 business days
Fasting
Not Required
What's Measured
What This Test Measures
This panel measures the concentration of lead, mercury, and arsenic in your blood. Lead is reported in µg/dL (normal <5 µg/dL for adults), mercury in µg/L (normal <10 µg/L), and arsenic in µg/L (normal <12 µg/L for blood). Results reflect recent exposure.
Who Should Consider This Test
People with suspected heavy metal exposure, those with unexplained neurological symptoms, workers in high-risk occupations (construction, mining, battery manufacturing), people with contaminated water concerns, high fish consumers, and anyone living in older homes with lead paint.
Health Insights
Conditions Screened
Related Symptoms
When to Get Tested
No fasting required. Blood tests reflect recent exposure (weeks to months). For suspected chronic or past exposure, urine or hair testing may be more appropriate. Avoid eating fish for 48 hours before testing if mercury is the primary concern.
No fasting needed. How to prepare for your blood test →
Understanding Your Results
Normal blood lead is <5 µg/dL (no safe level for children). Normal blood mercury is <10 µg/L. Normal blood arsenic is <12 µg/L. Any elevation warrants investigation of exposure sources and possible retesting. Significantly elevated levels require medical evaluation and potential chelation therapy.
What to Expect
After placing your order, we send it straight to Quest Diagnostics — there is no consent form to sign and no partner email to wait for. Your requisition is usually ready to download from your dashboard within about an hour, and you can book your blood draw at any Quest Diagnostics location.
The blood draw typically takes just a few minutes. Results are usually available within 5-7 business days and will appear in your secure JustLabs dashboard.
Our results include reference ranges and easy-to-understand indicators showing whether your values are within normal limits.
How much does the Heavy Metals test cost?
The Heavy Metals test costs $66 at JustLabs — $84 all-in, since the $18 lab & physician order fee is charged once per order, however many tests you add. The price is fixed before your blood draw; no insurance or doctor visit needed.
| Option | Price | Order all-in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Metals at JustLabsDrawn at Quest Diagnostics | $66 | $84 | Includes the one $18 fee, charged once per order |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hospital cash price: $120–$200
$66
+ $18 order fee · $84 all-inOne $18 fee per order covers your Quest blood draw and the independent physician order, however many tests you add.
- Results in 5-7 business days
- No fasting required
- Physician order included
No insurance needed · HSA/FSA eligible
- Physician-ordered
- CLIA-certified Quest lab
- Drawn at Quest Diagnostics
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