TOXDetect Profile® – Comprehensive Environmental Toxin Test

27-Marker Urine Test for Environmental Chemical Exposure

The TOXDetect Profile® is a comprehensive urine-based test designed to measure 27 biomarkers associated with exposure to a broad range of environmental toxicants.

The profile includes markers associated with pesticides, glyphosate, phthalates, bisphenols, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), parabens and other environmental chemicals found in agricultural, industrial, household and consumer products.

Environmental toxicants can enter the body through ingestion, inhalation or absorption. The TOXDetect Profile® provides laboratory information that can help identify potential exposure to selected environmental chemicals and can be considered alongside your medical, lifestyle and environmental history.

27 markers • Urine sample • Comprehensive environmental toxin screening • Laboratory analysis

What Are Environmental Toxicants?

Environmental toxicants are substances present in our surroundings that may have harmful effects on living organisms. They can be naturally occurring or human-made and may enter the environment through industrial activity, pollution, agriculture, manufacturing and waste disposal.

Potential exposure can occur through:

• Ingestion – through food, drinking water or contaminated products

• Inhalation – through air, dust, vapours or airborne pollutants

• Absorption – through contact with certain substances or materials

Environmental chemicals are found throughout modern life, including in plastics, food packaging, personal care products, household products, pesticides, building materials and industrial compounds.

Because exposure can come from multiple sources, laboratory testing can provide useful information when environmental factors are being investigated as part of a broader health assessment.

What Does TOXDetect® Screen For?

The TOXDetect Profile® screens for 27 markers associated with several categories of environmental chemicals.

Pesticides & Herbicides

The profile includes biomarkers associated with commonly encountered pesticides and herbicides, including:

• 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid (2,4-D)

• 3-Phenoxybenzoic Acid (3-PBA)

• Diethyl Phosphate (DEP)

• Atrazine Mercapturate (AM)

• Glyphosate

Phthalates

Phthalates are chemicals commonly used as plasticisers to make plastics more flexible and durable. They can occur in a variety of consumer and industrial products.

The profile measures:

• Monoethyl Phthalate (MEP)

• Monobutyl Phthalate (MBP)

• Mono-2-Ethylhexyl Phthalate (MEHP)

• Mono-(2-Ethyl-5-Oxohexyl) Phthalate (MEOHP)

• Monoisobutyl Phthalate (MiBP)

Bisphenols

Bisphenols are chemicals used in the manufacture of certain plastics, resins and other products.

The profile includes:

• Bisphenol A (BPA)

• Bisphenol S (BPS)

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

VOCs are chemicals that can be released from a variety of products, materials and industrial processes.

The profile includes biomarkers associated with compounds such as xylene, styrene, ethylbenzene, benzene, acrylonitrile, 1-bromopropane and 1,3-butadiene.

Markers include:

• 2-3-4 Methylhippuric Acid (2-3-4-MHA)

• Phenylglyoxylic Acid (PGO)

• N-Acetyl Phenyl Cysteine (NAP)

• N-Acetyl (2-Cyanoethyl) Cysteine (NACE)

• N-Acetyl (Propyl) Cysteine (NAPR)

• N-Acetyl (3,4-Dihydroxybutyl) Cysteine (NADB)

• 2-Hydroxyethyl Mercapturic Acid (HEMA)

Parabens

Parabens are preservatives used in a variety of cosmetic, personal care and other consumer products.

The profile measures:

• Methylparaben (MeP)

• Ethylparaben (EtP)

• Propylparaben (PrP)

• Butylparaben (BuP)

Other Environmental Chemicals

The profile also includes biomarkers associated with additional environmental chemicals:

• Diphenyl Phosphate (DPP)

• N-Acetyl (Carbamethyl) Cysteine (NAE)

• Perchlorate (PERC)

• Oxybenzone (OBZ)

What’s Included in the TOXDetect Profile®?

The complete 27-marker panel includes:

Environmental chemical exposure is a part of everyday life. Potential exposure can come from food, water, household products, personal care products, plastics, pesticides, building materials, workplace environments and air pollution.

Exposure to certain environmental chemicals has been associated with biological effects including oxidative stress, endocrine effects, immune effects and neurological effects.

However, individual exposure levels and health effects can vary considerably.

The TOXDetect Profile® provides laboratory measurements that can help identify potential exposure to selected environmental chemicals.

Who Might Consider TOXDetect Testing?

TOXDetect Profile® testing may be considered by individuals who are concerned about current or previous environmental chemical exposure.

You may wish to discuss testing with a qualified healthcare professional if you have:

• Unexplained fatigue

• Brain fog or cognitive concerns

• Hormonal concerns

• Neurological symptoms

• Chemical sensitivities

• Ongoing inflammatory or immune-related concerns

• A history of occupational chemical exposure

• Concerns about pesticide or herbicide exposure

• Frequent exposure to plastics or chemical products

• Concerns about environmental pollutants

These symptoms and health concerns can have many possible causes and do not, by themselves, demonstrate exposure to a particular environmental toxicant.

How Does the TOXDetect Profile® Work?

The TOXDetect Profile® uses a urine sample to measure selected biomarkers associated with environmental chemical exposure.

Your body processes and eliminates many chemicals through various metabolic pathways. Measuring specific urinary biomarkers can therefore provide information about exposure to particular environmental compounds.

Simple At-Home Testing

The testing process is straightforward:

1. Order your TOXDetect Profile® test.

2. Receive your collection kit at home.

3. Collect your urine sample following the supplied instructions.

4. Return your sample using the provided shipping instructions.

5. Receive your laboratory report once testing is complete.

Sample & Turnaround Time

Sample type: Urine

Collection: At home according to the instructions supplied with your test kit.

Turnaround time: Approximately 5–10 business days after the laboratory receives your specimen.

Please note that shipping and delivery times are additional to laboratory processing time and may vary.

Understanding Your Results

Your TOXDetect Profile® report provides laboratory measurements for the 27 markers included in the test.

Results can provide additional information about potential environmental chemical exposure and can be considered alongside your:

• Medical history

• Symptoms

• Diet and lifestyle

• Occupational history

• Home and workplace environment

• Other laboratory results

A detected biomarker does not necessarily establish the source, timing or route of exposure, nor does it establish that a particular health condition was caused by that exposure.

Your results should therefore be interpreted in the context of your individual circumstances.

What Can You Do With Your Results?

The TOXDetect Profile® can provide information to help identify potential environmental exposures for further discussion with your healthcare professional.

Depending on your individual circumstances, your practitioner may discuss strategies for:

• Identifying potential sources of exposure

• Reducing avoidable environmental exposures

• Reviewing diet and lifestyle factors

• Supporting normal physiological detoxification and elimination processes

Any dietary changes, supplements or other interventions should be discussed with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

Important Information

Human Defences does not provide test interpretation, medical advice or clinical guidance.

For the most appropriate advice, we recommend discussing your results with a qualified healthcare professional who can consider your full medical history, symptoms, lifestyle and environmental exposure history.

Your test results should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

If you require assistance finding a suitable healthcare professional to discuss your results, please contact us and we can advise on available options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TOXDetect Profile®?

The TOXDetect Profile® is a comprehensive urine-based environmental toxin test measuring 27 biomarkers associated with selected environmental chemicals.

How many markers does the test measure?

The TOXDetect Profile® measures 27 markers across several categories of environmental chemicals.

What types of environmental toxins are included?

The profile includes markers associated with:

• Phthalates

• Bisphenols

• VOCs

• Parabens

• Pesticides

• Glyphosate

• Additional environmental and industrial compounds

What sample is required?

The test requires a urine sample.

Can I collect the sample at home?

Yes. The test is designed for convenient urine collection according to the instructions supplied with your test kit.

What is the turnaround time?

The expected laboratory turnaround time is approximately 5–10 business days after the laboratory receives your specimen. Shipping time is additional.

Can TOXDetect diagnose a medical condition?

No. TOXDetect measures selected biomarkers associated with environmental chemical exposure. A result should not be interpreted on its own as a diagnosis or as proof that a particular environmental chemical caused a specific medical condition.

Who can interpret my results?

Human Defences does not provide clinical interpretation or medical advice. We recommend discussing your results with a qualified healthcare professional who can consider your results alongside your complete medical history and individual circumstances.

Order Your TOXDetect Profile® Today

If you want to investigate potential exposure to environmental chemicals and toxicants, the TOXDetect Profile® provides comprehensive urine-based testing across 27 markers.

The profile covers multiple categories, including phthalates, bisphenols, VOCs, parabens, pesticides, glyphosate and additional environmental chemicals.

With convenient urine collection and comprehensive laboratory analysis, TOXDetect provides additional information to discuss with your healthcare professional as part of a broader assessment of environmental exposure.

Order your TOXDetect Profile® today and gain greater insight into your potential environmental chemical exposures.

TOXDetect Profile® – Product Summary