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Frequently Asked Questions
The following frequently asked questions have been consolidated from questions that are often asked to our customer service line. If your questions is not covered here, please contact us.
1. Before Your Hair Analysis
Use the categories below to lookup questions related to your first Hair Analysis, Hair Trace Mineral Analysis Research, Comparisons, How Hair Analysis Is Used and setting the proper Expectations of what your test results can be used for.
Hair Analysis Introduction
What Is A Hair Mineral Analysis? Q.
How Can A Vitamin Deficiency Be Determined From A Hair Mineral Analysis? Q.
What Do I Need To Be Able To Do A Hair Analysis From Home? Q.
Why Test For Trace Minerals? Q.
How Accurate Is Hair Analysis Testing? Q.
What Is The Difference Between Chronic Or Actute Heavy Metal Exposure? Q.
What Else Can Hair Analysis Testing Be Used For? Q.
Compare Hair Analysis
Do I Get To Have A Copy Of My Hair Analysis? Q.
What Kind Of Information Do I Receive With My Hair Analysis? Q.
What Heavy Metals, Essential Minerals, Additional Elements Are Included? Q.
Comparing Blood Tests Vs. Hair Analysis For Heavy Metals And Nutritional Testing? Q.
Comparing Urine Analysis Vs. Hair Analysis For Heavy Metals And Nutritional Testing? Q.
Can A Hair Analysis Test Discover Lead And Metal Poisoning In My Child? Q.
Is Arsenic Poisoning Detection Best Done With Hair Analysis, Blood Or Urine Testing? Q.
Does The Laboratory Wash My Hair Sample Prior To Analysis? Q.
Do You Offer Cheap, Low End Hair Analysis For Basic Testing? Q.
Ordering Your Hair Analysis
What Forms Of Payment Can I Use? Q.
Do I Receive A Receipt For My Purchase? Q.
In What Countries Are Hair Trace Mineral Analysis Services Available? Q.
Are Hair Analysis Services Available Within The State Of New York (NY)? Q.
My Hair Analysis Kit Email Didn’t Arrive? Q.
Where Are The Hair Analysis Test Instructions? Q.
2. Submit Your Hair Analysis
Questions related to the process of preparing a hair analysis. Hair sample preparation, delivery times, additional resources, self education.
Preparing Your Hair Sample
Should I Include The Roots With My Hair Sample? Q.
How Much Hair Is Required? Q.
What Locations Should I Cut The Hair Sample From? Q.
How Can I Submit A Hair Sample Without Head Hair? Q.
Can I Submit really Really REALLY Short Hair? Q.
Can I Submit really Really REALLY Long Hair? Q.
What Should I Do About Submitting My Brittle, Breaking Or Thinning Hair? Q.
Can Mining, Welding Or Work Place Exposures Effect My Results? Q.
Sending Your Hair Sample
Submitting Treated Hair
Can I Perform a Hair Analysis Test On Dyed Or Colored Hair? Q.
Do Shampoos, Conditioners And Hair Preparations Effect Test Results? Q.
What About Bleaching Agents Or Hair Treated With Hydrogen Peroxide? Q.
What About Testing With Hair Treated By Permanent Wave Solutions? Q.
What About Testing With Hair Treated By Straightening Solutions? Q.
3. After Your Hair Analysis
Questions related to what happens after your hair analysis report is in your hands. Hair Analysis Program options, like health support, dietary & nutritional recomemenations, interpration and working with our Nutritional Consultant.
Hair Analysis Report
What Steps Do I Take Next After Receiving My Hair Mineral Analysis? Q.
Which Laboratory Prepares The Hair Analysis Report? Q.
What Causes Heavy Metal Toxicity Or Mineral Deficiency? Q.
Can I Contact Someone With Questions About My Test Results? Q.
I Am Having Trouble Opening My Hair Analysis Report Results? Q.
Why Is My Report Password Protected? Q.
Who Is Dr. David L. Watts? Q.
How Does A Hair Analysis Help My Child If He/she Has Autism, ADD or ADHD? Q.
Why Are Urine Test Results Often Different Than Hair Analysis Test Results? Q.
Why Are Blood Test Results Often Different Than Hair Analysis Test Results? Q.
How Do I Use The Mineral Ratio Graphs In My Report? Q.
What Kind Of Quality Can I Expect From Trace Elements Inc.? Q.
Hair Analysis Program
What’s The Best Way To Get Toxicity Out Of My Child? Q.
Who Provides The Health Consultations For Interpreting The Test Data? Q.
Can A Hair Test Be Used To Discover The Root Causes Of Hair Loss Or Thinning Hair? Q.
Can I Use A Nutritional Healing Approach With My Own Medical Doctor? Q.
How Does Detoxification And Health Recovery Work? Q.
What Do Detox Symptoms Look Like (A Healing Crisis)? Q.
What Are The Units Of Measurement Used In My Report? Q.
Are The Hair Analysis Laboratory Recommendations Safe For My Child? Q.
4. Your Diet, Nutrition & Supplements
Questions asked about applying the lab recommendations made by your hair analysis program or by our Nutritional Consultant, Keri Dennis - CFMP.Includes information about Trace Nutrients Supplements by Trace Elements, Inc. Adjusting Dietary and Nutritional Recommendations to comply with Specialty Diets. (Vegan, Paleo, Low-Cart, etc.)
Specialty Diets
Trace Nutrient Supplements
5. Your Follow-Up Analysis Test
Questions asked if your are a returning client that is using your hair analysis report as part of a ongoing nutritional balancing approach for monitoring nutrient status changes.Includes re-ordering discount info and support options for working with our Nutritional Consultant, Keri Dennis - CFMP for achieving your long term health objectives.
Ordering a Follow-Up Hair Analysis
6. Your Health Programs With Keri Dennis
Keri Dennis - CFMP is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, holds a Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture, and holds a certificate in Nutritional Healing with the Alive Academy.
Scheduling Appointments
7. Your Support
Questions related to customer service, refunds, returns, website terms & conditions and other policies.