What does the Antimony (Sb), Urine, Random test measure?

Why is Antimony (Sb), Urine, Random measured?

Urinary antimony reflects recent exposure and is assessed in functional medicine in patients with occupational or environmental exposure history, or in the context of multi-metal toxicant screening. Antimony exposure has been associated with respiratory irritation, dermatitis, and cardiovascular effects at high occupational levels. General population urinary levels are very low; elevated values without an identifiable exposure source should prompt investigation of occupational history, indoor air quality (antimony-based flame retardants in furniture, electronics), and drinking water source.

Reference ranges

Standard reference

<0.3 µg/g creatinine # REVIEWER FLAG: Confirm Mosaic Diagnostics reference range for urinary antimony — reference intervals are not widely standardised across population datasets.

Functional medicine optimal

Undetectable to minimal (functional medicine minimal-exposure target). # REVIEWER FLAG: No established optimal below reference range.

Units

µg/g creatinine, µg/L

Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay platform. Interpret in context of the issuing laboratory's stated range.