Mercury can have the following effects (simplified) on the body:

• Disruption of the nervous system.
• Damage to brain functions – degradation of learning abilities, personality changes, tremors, vision changes, deafness, muscle incoordination and memory loss.
• DNA and chromosonal damage – chromosonal damage is known to cause mongolism.
• Allergic reactions resulting in skin rashes, tiredness and headaches.
• Disrupting reproductive functions such as sperm damage, birth defects and miscarriages. Mercury can also get into a growing fetus and into breast milk.

Mercury is a toxic heavy metal and concentration levels should ideally be around zero. Acceptable levels of mercury may be between 0.02 – 0.03 ppm, depending on what was analysed. Readings above 0.05 ppm should be cause for concern.

This non-invasive mercury test helps detect harmful activities within the body through urine.

Suitable for: urine, water, saliva*; to test the substances which are not in solution, preparation can be made to convert them into solution for testing, this includes dust, dirt, paint, rice, milk, food, dishes, glasses

(To test dirt, soil, rice, paint, food, plants etc contact us to obtain details on how to prepare the specimen solution.)

(It is recommended to use saliva only if the user wishes to test for mercury or other metals that may be leaking from any amalgam dental fillings. Otherwise, to test for heavy metals in the body, the user should use urine as the sample solution to be tested.)

Sensitivity: 0, 0.025, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.4, 0.8, 1.5, 2.0 ppm

The Mercury Test Kit contains an easy-to-read colourchart:

Sensitivity: 0, 0.025, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.4, 0.8, 1.5, 2.0 ppm

This test kit is a non-invasive urine testing kit. It is also suitable to test any other reasonably clear solutions where appropriate to do so. It is simple to use at home with full instructions given. It is recommended to read the instructions first before starting the test.

*Saliva can be tested by chewing sugarless gum to collect enough saliva to be used for testing.  The saliva needs to be first boiled to break down the enzymes in it so that there is no interference with the reagents of the mercury kit to affect the result.  Allow the saliva to cool after boiling and then use 6ml to test. It is recommended to use saliva only if the user wishes to test for mercury or other metals that may be leaking from any amalgam dental fillings. Otherwise, to test for heavy metals in the body, the user should use urine as the sample solution to be tested.

Contents:

• 1 Colour strip on box of the kit
• 1 Test instruction sheet
• 1 Large test tube
• 1 vial with clear cap – reagent 1
• 1 vial with blue cap – reagent 2
• 1 vial with reddish brown substance – reagent 3 (note: substance is stuck to wall of vial)

Content: Each unit contains one test.

Storage: This test kit should be stored in a cool place , ideally 12C to 20C. Please keep out of reach of children and pets. Wash hands before and after use. The contents of the kit should not come in contact with food or consumables. Once the test has been completed, dispose of it responsibly.

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Heavy metals can be implicated in a range of acute and chronic conditions. Other individual tests available include arsenic, aluminium, cadmium, chlorine, chromium, cobalt, copper, iron, lead, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, silver, tin, heavy metals.

Please note: that this is a screening test and can not be used to certify water as safe or unsafe for drinking. This test kit provides approximate results ONLY when used in strict accordance with instructions. SimplexHealth expressly disclaims any liability resulting from the use of this product, failure to follow instructions, or reliance of test results. Please keep out of reach of children and pets. Wash hands before and after use. The contents of the kit should not come in contact with food or consumables. Once the test has been completed, dispose of it responsibly.