HTMA Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis

HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) at Galen Clinic analyses the mineral and trace-element content of a hair sample to provide insight into the body's mineral status over recent months. Unlike a blood test, which reflects a single point in time, hair analysis offers a longer-term window on mineral balance. The analysis costs 5,000 Kč, with a separate interpretation consultation available for 4,500 Kč to explain the findings and translate them into practical recommendations. It suits clients interested in a deeper look at mineral and trace-element status as part of a wellness or nutrition-focused approach, and complements the clinic's blood panels and nutrition therapy.

Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) measures the concentration of minerals and trace elements deposited in the hair, offering a view of mineral status accumulated over a period of months rather than the snapshot a blood test provides. **What it involves:** A small hair sample is collected and sent for laboratory analysis of its mineral and trace-element content. The analysis costs 5,000 Kč. Because the results benefit from expert explanation, Galen Clinic offers a separate interpretation consultation for 4,500 Kč, in which a practitioner reviews the findings and translates them into practical recommendations — for example dietary adjustments or targeted support — often alongside the clinic's nutrition therapy. **Context within the clinic:** HTMA sits among Galen Clinic's wellness and prevention-oriented diagnostics, complementing its blood panels and nutrition services. It is best understood as one input into a broader picture of nutritional and mineral status rather than a standalone diagnosis, and is most useful when its findings are interpreted in the context of the client's overall health, diet and symptoms. **Who it is for:** Clients interested in a longer-term view of mineral and trace-element status as part of a wellness, nutrition or lifestyle-optimisation approach. Pairing the analysis with the interpretation consultation is recommended so the results are explained and acted on appropriately. Appointments must be booked in advance.