Hair tissue mineral analysis for Ontario residents — from Toronto to Ottawa, Hamilton to Thunder Bay. Order online and get started the same day.
Living in Ontario's urban centres raises questions about environmental exposure. HTMA reports toxic metals such as lead, mercury, aluminum and cadmium measured in your hair specimen against the laboratory's reference intervals; a result is not a diagnosis of toxicity.
Many Ontario homes were built before current lead paint and plumbing rules. A hair result is not a paint or water test; discuss concerns about lead exposure with a licensed healthcare professional.
Ontario's long winters mean more time indoors, and at-home collection fits the season. Supplement decisions belong in a conversation with a licensed healthcare professional.
Southern Ontario is farm country, and many people are curious about diet and minerals. HTMA measures elements in hair; it does not assess whether your diet is adequate or whether you need supplements.
HTMA measures the concentration of selected elements in the hair specimen you submit, reported against the laboratory's reference intervals. A result outside a reference interval is not a diagnosis of deficiency or toxicity, and hair testing does not replace medical assessment or conventional tests such as blood work.
Greater Toronto Area
National Capital Region
Peel Region
Peel Region
Golden Horseshoe
Southwestern Ontario
York Region
York Region
Waterloo Region
Essex County
Northwestern Ontario
Northern Ontario
Getting your HTMA test in Ontario is simple. Order online and we'll email your collection instructions and printable HTMA submission form right away — no physical kit is mailed. Collect your sample at home following those instructions, then mail it with your completed submission form to Trace Elements, Inc. in Addison, Texas — a CLIA-certified laboratory (per the laboratory) that uses ICP-Mass Spectrometry. Canada Post tracked packet is usually the most affordable option; you pay the postage. Lab results are typically sent to us 10–14 days after the lab receives your sample, and we email you once they arrive.
We accept all major credit cards and offer secure checkout. Your instructions arrive by email so you can start collecting your sample immediately.