Standard peptide analysis: 5-10 business days after receipt and acceptance. Timing for other methods is confirmed in the quote.
How this analysis works
The $175 CAD heavy-metals test covers four commonly requested elemental contaminants and reports each result separately. Samples are screened by atomic absorption spectroscopy; anything the screen flags is confirmed by ICP-MS at a contract laboratory, which is named on the certificate.
The panel covers only the elements named in the accepted scope.
Pass or fail requires an agreed specification.
Sampling quality affects how representative one vial can be.
What to submit
Provide the matrix and approximate sample amount
Additional elements can be quoted
Hazardous or pressurized materials require prior approval
Reading the result
Read the result for each element separately, with the unit, reporting limit and analytical method. Screening and confirmatory measurements must be distinguished on the report.
Heavy Metals Testing starts at $175 CAD per accepted sample, excluding tax and shipping. Scope and the final price are confirmed before you mail anything. The published rate applies per sample; there is no volume tier for this test.
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How long does this test take?
Timing is confirmed during scope review. Reference-material availability, sample preparation, method development or contract laboratory work can affect the schedule. Shipping time is additional.
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Which elements are included in the heavy-metals panel?
The published panel covers lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury. Other elements require a separately agreed scope.
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Is every heavy-metals sample tested by ICP-MS?
No. The published service uses an atomic absorption screen, with ICP-MS confirmation through a contract laboratory where the screen warrants it. The report must identify the actual method used.
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Can the report say pass or fail?
Only against an agreed specification appropriate to the stated scope. A measured concentration by itself is not a universal safety determination.
Technical references
These sources explain the analytical concepts. They do not certify CPT or validate a particular sample result.
