What Is Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis?
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) is a lab test that measures mineral and toxic metal levels using a small sample of hair. Because hair grows steadily over time, it holds a record of mineral activity going back three to four months, giving a longer window into your body's chemistry than a single blood draw.
The sample is sent to one of only two labs in the U.S. equipped to screen for this level of detail, checking 20 different minerals and metals. It's non-invasive, affordable relative to comparable lab work, and often picks up on patterns that standard bloodwork misses.
What HTMA Can Help Identify
- Mineral and metal imbalances that may affect energy, mood, or metabolism
- Patterns linked to stress response and metabolic rate
- Interrelationships between vitamins and minerals that inform nutrition recommendations
- Whether targeted supplementation could support your specific metabolic type
Is HTMA Right for You?
You might consider Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis if you're dealing with:
- Ongoing fatigue that doesn't improve with rest
- Chronic stress or trouble managing your body's stress response
- Hair thinning or slow hair growth
- Difficulty reaching your weight goals despite diet and exercise changes
- Brain fog or trouble concentrating
- Digestive issues that haven't responded to other approaches
If any of this sounds familiar, HTMA can offer a data-driven starting point for a conversation with our team about what your body may need.
What to Expect
Sample Collection
Lab Analysis
Your Results
Frequently Asked Questions
Testing starts at $99 for results only. Our Full Report option, which includes dietary and supplement recommendations, is $179.
No. A small hair sample is all that's needed, there's no blood draw or needles involved.
Since hair grows continuously, a sample can reflect mineral activity from the past three to four months.
Many patients retest every four months to track changes over time, which is why we offer an annual membership option.
HTMA testing is generally not covered by insurance and is billed directly to you. Pricing for each option is listed above.
No special preparation is needed ahead of time. Your provider will let you know if there's anything specific to keep in mind before your appointment.
