What is the reference range for Uranium (Hair)?

The standard reference range for Uranium (Hair) is Typically <0.01–0.05 µg/g; geographic variation reflects natural groundwater uranium content.. Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay platform — interpret in context of the issuing laboratory's stated range.

Which tests measure Uranium (Hair)?

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

Biomarker Reference · U

What does the Uranium (Hair) test measure?

Q: What is Uranium (Hair)?

Uranium exposure in the general population is predominantly through drinking water in areas with naturally elevated groundwater uranium. Hair uranium reflects chronic intake; renal toxicity (tubular injury) is the primary concern at elevated exposures rather than radiological risk in environmental (non-occupational) settings.

Q: Why is Uranium (Hair) measured?

Elevated hair uranium suggests chronic environmental exposure, most commonly from contaminated well water. Nephrotoxicity is the critical endpoint. Testing is appropriate in geographic areas with known elevated groundwater uranium or suspected occupational exposure. Intervention focuses on water source remediation.

Q: Which tests measure Uranium (Hair)?

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

Uranium (Hair) (U) is a clinical biomarker used in heavy-metals-toxicology assessment. Uranium exposure in the general population is predominantly through drinking water in areas with naturally elevated groundwater uranium. It is measured in 1 laboratory test on BiomarkersLabs.com.

Reference Range: Typically <0.01–0.05 µg/g; geographic variation reflects natural groundwater uranium content.
Units: µg/g, ppm
Measured In: 1 test
Category: Heavy Metals

Functional medicine optimalLower hair uranium is preferred; no uranium intake is nutritionally required, and any exposure carries potential renal risk.

What is Uranium (Hair)?

Uranium exposure in the general population is predominantly through drinking water in areas with naturally elevated groundwater uranium. Hair uranium reflects chronic intake; renal toxicity (tubular injury) is the primary concern at elevated exposures rather than radiological risk in environmental (non-occupational) settings.

Why is Uranium (Hair) measured?

Elevated hair uranium suggests chronic environmental exposure, most commonly from contaminated well water. Nephrotoxicity is the critical endpoint. Testing is appropriate in geographic areas with known elevated groundwater uranium or suspected occupational exposure. Intervention focuses on water source remediation.

Reference ranges

Standard reference: Typically <0.01–0.05 µg/g; geographic variation reflects natural groundwater uranium content.
Functional medicine optimal: Lower hair uranium is preferred; no uranium intake is nutritionally required, and any exposure carries potential renal risk.
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 Uranium (Hair)

1 test on BiomarkersLabs.com include this biomarker.

BML-HMT-017Comprehensive

Hair Toxic Element Exposure Profile

Uranium (Hair) reference range in this test: Typically <0.01–0.05 µg/g; geographic variation reflects natural groundwater uranium content.

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