{"product_id":"hair-analysis","title":"Hair Analysis","description":"\u003csection class=\"product_tabs_ept tabs_container_main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container tabs_container_main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row s_col_no_bgcolor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bg-white\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_tab_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"nav-description\" class=\"tab-pane py-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHair Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLife Enthusiast Hair Analysis - Discover Your Body’s Toxins and Nutrients. Learn About Toxins and Nutrients in Your Body, Discover Your Specific Metabolic Type, Comes With Specific Nutrient Recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"nav-instructions-tab\" class=\"nav-link active\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nav_tab_title\"\u003eInstructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease make sure you submit your sample with the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper collection of the hair sample is extremely important and cannot be over-emphasized. Collection should be done within a clean environment. The following guidelines should be maintained to insure the collection of a metabolically representative sample and to avoid the introduction of external contaminants prior to, during and following the collection process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ltblueback\" id=\"wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid maincontent itemblock\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"leftcol2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample Type \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eScalp hair is the only source recommended for analysis. Pubic and other body hair should only be used as a last resort if scalp hair is not available. Note: Pubic and other body hair is only recommended for confirmation of elevated toxic metals found in the scalp hair and\/or to rule out external contamination of the scalp hair.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"leftcol2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\" id=\"wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"maincontent itemblock\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"leftcol2\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePreparation \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe portion of hair to be collected should be \u003cstrong\u003euntreated\u003c\/strong\u003e, i.e. not permed, dyed or bleached. If all of the hair has been chemically treated, wait until sufficient new virgin growth has emerged to allow collection. The hair should also be free of all gels, oils and hair creams prior to sample collection. For those individuals environmentally and\/or occupationally exposed to external contaminants, (welding, mining, etc...) special care should be taken to limit exposure between washing of the hair and the collection of the sampled hair.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ltblueback\" id=\"wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid maincontent itemblock\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"leftcol2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"leftcol2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEach collected sample should be taken in small portions from at least four to five different locations of the scalp. The recommended areas for collection are the nape of the neck, posterior vertex and posterior temporal regions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"leftcol2\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3603\/4012\/files\/samplecollection.jpg?v=1765797463\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"leftcol2\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product_tabs_ept tabs_container_main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container tabs_container_main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row s_col_no_bgcolor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bg-white\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_tab_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane py-3\" id=\"nav-instructions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ltblueback\" id=\"wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid maincontent itemblock\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rightcol1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eNote: All reference range correlations, dietary recommendations and interpretive report content assumes that the complete hair specimen originated solely from the above defined regions of the scalp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\" id=\"wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"maincontent itemblock\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"leftcol2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample Length \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHigh grade stainless steel scissors or thinning shears should be used to cut the hair as close to the scalp as possible. The length of the collected hair should not exceed one and\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eone-half inches\u003c\/strong\u003e. The proximal portion (one and one-half inches closest to the root) should be retained and the excess discarded. Note: The proximal portion is reflective of the most recent metabolic activity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ltblueback\" id=\"wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid maincontent itemblock\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"leftcol2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe weight requested for a hair specimen is 125 milligrams (0.125 Gram). If a Hair Weight Scale is not available, \u003cstrong\u003eone full teaspoon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshould approximate the weight requirement.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\" id=\"wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"maincontent itemblock\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"leftcol2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePackaging \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUpon cutting the sample, the hair should be placed directly into a clean hair specimen envelope normally provided by the laboratory (any\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplain white paper envelope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill do, not plastic or metal) and then sealed with the glue flap only. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplastic bags in place of the standard paper envelopes to hold the hair specimen. In addition, do not use staples, paper clips, adhesive tape, aluminum foil or other metal and paper material of any kind to seal, secure or wrap the hair envelope and\/or the hair specimen contained within.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ltblueback\" id=\"wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid maincontent itemblock\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"leftcol2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSubmittal Form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEach sample specimen \u003cstrong\u003emust be accompanied\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby a standard HTMA Laboratory Submittal Form, completed in its entirety and signed by the health professional. 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