OligoScan (trace mineral & heavy metal screening)
A spectrophotometric skin scan estimating relative levels of trace minerals, heavy metals, and oxidative-stress markers, used as a rapid intake screen rather than a diagnostic blood test.
What it is & how it works
A handheld spectrophotometry device placed against the skin (typically the palm) that estimates relative tissue levels of trace minerals, heavy metals, and select oxidative-stress markers within seconds, by measuring how tissue reflects specific light wavelengths. It is a screening technology, not a validated diagnostic laboratory method, and results are interpreted as directional rather than exact concentrations.
How it's done
A single scan lasting under a minute, requiring no blood draw or fasting, performed at an initial visit or alongside other diagnostics; results are reviewed by a clinician alongside symptoms and, where a finding needs confirmation, followed up with standard blood or urine testing rather than acted on alone.
Why Unfold Longevity
Used as a low-friction intake screen that flags patterns worth confirming with standard lab testing, not as a stand-alone basis for supplementation or treatment decisions — consistent with Unfold Longevity's evidence-bounded approach.
A screening technology with limited independent validation against reference-standard blood or urine testing; findings are treated as directional and confirmed with standard laboratory methods before any treatment decision is made. Non-invasive with no known risk.
Related questions
No. It's a rapid, non-invasive screening scan used to flag patterns worth a closer look, not a validated replacement for laboratory blood or urine testing. Any finding that could change a treatment decision — a suspected mineral deficiency or heavy-metal exposure — is confirmed with standard lab testing before anything is prescribed.
No. It's a painless scan performed by placing a handheld sensor against the skin, usually the palm, and takes under a minute with no fasting or blood draw required.
Every treatment starts with a proper assessment
Not treatment sold on the first call. A clinician reviews your case before anything is recommended.