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HTMA is a noninvasive lab test that analyzes a small hair sample to reveal your body’s mineral balance, oxidation rate, and heavy metal exposure. Beyond just a lab report, it offers a clear path to nutritional and detox support, backed by science and decades of clinical use.
Eileen Durfee is a health coach and inventor with over a decade of experience in HTMA interpretation. Her proprietary Pattern Report software tracks trends and offers insights not found in standard lab charts.
Note: ARL tests always include the Pattern Report and coaching, while TEI tests can be conducted with or without coaching and the Pattern Report.
Test Option | Lab | Includes Pattern Report | 90-Day Coaching | Best For |
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Profile 2 + Pattern Report | ARL | Yes | Yes | Initial test + coaching |
Profile 3 + Pattern Report | ARL | Yes | Yes | Retest with coaching |
Profile 2 (Initial) | TEI | No | No | Entry-level no support |
Profile 3 (Retest) | TEI | No | No | Entry-level no support |
Profile 2 + Pattern Report | TEI | Yes | Yes | Initial + coaching |
Profile 3 + Pattern Report | TEI | Yes | Yes | Retest + coaching |
Q: What makes HTMA different from blood testing?
Unlike blood, HTMA reflects mineral retention in tissues over time, which offers a momentary snapshot.
Q: Can I use colored or bleached hair?
Yes and No. Please collect colored hair that’s been washed at least 7-10 days, and for bleached hair, wait at least 4–6 weeks for it to grow out from the treatment.
Q: How do I collect the hair sample?
Using stainless steel scissors, you’ll cut a small amount (preferably from the nape). The kit provides full instructions.
Q: Do I need to stop supplements before testing?
No.
Q: Can children or pets take HTMA?
Absolutely. HTMA is non-invasive and safe for all ages—even horses and dogs.
Q: When will I get my results?
Reports typically arrive within 14-21 business days after the lab receives your sample.
Q: What brand of supplements are recommended by Analytical Research Laboratories?
The Endo-met brand of supplements was initially formulated by the founder, Paul C. Eck, and is recommended in the Profile 2 and Profile 3 HTMA lab reports. The Endo-met supplement brand comprises Metabolic Packs, Glandulars, Dietary Aids, Minerals, Specialty products, B vitamins, Vitamin C, and Vitamin D. The most popular Endo-met supplements are GB-3, a dietary aid, and Paramin, a calcium magnesium product.
Q: What brand of supplements are recommended by Trace Elements Inc.?
The Trace Nutrients supplement brand, manufactured for Trace Elements Inc., is recommended in all the Profile 2 and Profile 3 HTMA lab reports. The brand comprises Metabolic Packs, Glandulars, Digestive Aids, Combination Formulas, Minerals, and Vitamins. The most popular Trace Nutrients supplements are Para-Pack, a metabolic pack, Adrenal Complex, a glandular, and HCL V-Plus, a digestive aid.
Choose your preferred lab and test profile today. Whether you're starting your wellness journey or evaluating your progress, HTMA offers a roadmap backed by science and personal support if you choose it.
A hair analysis test kit, or Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) test kit, is a mail-in method for screening the head hair of humans or the fur from pets. Hair clippings, cut at home, are mailed to a laboratory that uses a mass spectrometer to measure the current levels and ratios of at least 21 minerals and toxic heavy metals. HTMA kits are a cost-effective and non-invasive means to submit a tissue biopsy from your body (or your pet's) for a thorough screening test that is highly accurate in recognizing nutritional and other bodily imbalances. Nutritional Balancing Practitioner Eileen Durfee interprets all Wellness Shopping Online HTMA test results. Read more...