What is the reference range for Antimony (Hair)?

The standard reference range for Antimony (Hair) is Population reference data limited; typically <0.05–0.2 µg/g in non-occupationally exposed groups.. Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay platform — interpret in context of the issuing laboratory's stated range.

Which tests measure Antimony (Hair)?

Antimony (Hair) is measured in 1 test on BiomarkersLabs.com, including Hair Toxic Element Exposure Profile.

Biomarker Reference · Sb

What does the Antimony (Hair) test measure?

Q: What is Antimony (Hair)?

Antimony exposure occurs through industrial sources (flame retardants, semiconductors, batteries), contaminated water, and certain medications. Hair antimony reflects chronic exposure; systemic toxicity is rare outside occupational or high environmental exposure settings. Speciation (trivalent vs pentavalent) is not routinely performed in hair analysis.

Q: Why is Antimony (Hair) measured?

Elevated hair antimony may indicate occupational or environmental exposure. Acute antimony poisoning resembles arsenic toxicity (gastrointestinal and cardiac effects), but chronic low-level exposure health effects are less well characterised. Hair testing is exploratory; clinical correlation and exposure history are essential.

Q: Which tests measure Antimony (Hair)?

Antimony (Hair) is measured in 1 test on BiomarkersLabs.com, including Hair Toxic Element Exposure Profile.

Antimony (Hair) (Sb) is a clinical biomarker used in heavy-metals-toxicology assessment. Antimony exposure occurs through industrial sources (flame retardants, semiconductors, batteries), contaminated water, and certain medications. It is measured in 1 laboratory test on BiomarkersLabs.com.

Reference Range: Population reference data limited; typically <0.05–0.2 µg/g in non-occupationally exposed groups.
Units: µg/g, ppm
Measured In: 1 test
Category: Heavy Metals

Functional medicine optimalInterpretation is largely qualitative given limited toxicological and population reference data; lower levels are preferable in the absence of defined safe thresholds.

What is Antimony (Hair)?

Antimony exposure occurs through industrial sources (flame retardants, semiconductors, batteries), contaminated water, and certain medications. Hair antimony reflects chronic exposure; systemic toxicity is rare outside occupational or high environmental exposure settings. Speciation (trivalent vs pentavalent) is not routinely performed in hair analysis.

Why is Antimony (Hair) measured?

Elevated hair antimony may indicate occupational or environmental exposure. Acute antimony poisoning resembles arsenic toxicity (gastrointestinal and cardiac effects), but chronic low-level exposure health effects are less well characterised. Hair testing is exploratory; clinical correlation and exposure history are essential.

Reference ranges

Standard reference: Population reference data limited; typically <0.05–0.2 µg/g in non-occupationally exposed groups.
Functional medicine optimal: Interpretation is largely qualitative given limited toxicological and population reference data; lower levels are preferable in the absence of defined safe thresholds.
Units: µg/g, ppm

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

Tests that measure Antimony (Hair)

1 test on BiomarkersLabs.com include this biomarker.

BML-HMT-017Comprehensive

Hair Toxic Element Exposure Profile

Antimony (Hair) reference range in this test: Population reference data limited; typically <0.05–0.2 µg/g in non-occupationally exposed groups.

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