How to read a hair test from DDI
These rules are ONLY for the Doctor's Data "hair elements" test - tests by other companies need different rules. Andy highly recommends using the DDI "hair elements" test. Do not get the DDI "toxic elements" test.
STEP ONE:
Find the "essential and other elements" section. In this section, count the number of results which are above 50%. Count all the ones where the value is above the 50th percentile line in the middle of the page and the bar extends over toward the right side, rather than to the left. Include any items where the result is still in the white only, if it is above 50%.
If the number of items above 50% is 5 or less it indicates a high probability of abnormal mineral transport and it indicates a high probability of mercury poisoning.
If the number of items above 50% is 18 or more it indicates a high probability of abnormal mineral transport and it indicates a high probability of mercury poisoning.
STEP TWO:
In the "essential and other elements" section, count the number of results which go all the way into the red zone on either edge of the page, "very elevated" or "very low." Count only the ones where the bar extends into the red section (on either end).
If the number of items "very elevated" and "very low" is 4 or more it indicates a high probability of abnormal mineral transport and it indicates a high probability of mercury poisoning.
STEP THREE:
In the "essential and other elements" section, count the number of results which are entirely in the middle section. These are the ones where the bar ENDS in the white or green sections (on either side). These results are "average".
If the number of items entirely inside the middle band (white and green) is 11 or less it indicates a high probability of abnormal mineral transport and it indicates a high probability of mercury poisoning.