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How Do I Find Out Which Heavy Metal I Am Exposed To?
I have had a heavy metal test and came up with 8x the normal range. I need another one breaking down which isotope of thallium it is. I need to know because it could be from work (nuclear radiation worker) or my home being over 100 years old. If it from my house I could be continually re-exposing myself. Thank You
Tue, 29 Apr 2014
Hi and thanks for this query.
Please, you would need further laboratory testing to tell what the exact cause is. If you had reported symptoms, this could be guiding but with no symptoms and only a laboratory finding, I will recommend that you talk to the laboratory engineers on what further testing opportunities are available for you.
I hope this addresses your query fully. If you have any ore questions or need more clarifications, I would gladly do so. I wish you the best of health.
Please, you would need further laboratory testing to tell what the exact cause is. If you had reported symptoms, this could be guiding but with no symptoms and only a laboratory finding, I will recommend that you talk to the laboratory engineers on what further testing opportunities are available for you.
I hope this addresses your query fully. If you have any ore questions or need more clarifications, I would gladly do so. I wish you the best of health.
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