A simple blood test known as a heavy metal panel or heavy metal toxicity test may typically be used by doctors to screen for heavy metal poisoning. To do the test, they will take a little blood sample and look for heavy metals. If you are exposed to high levels of these chemicals, they may have serious effects on your body. The test results can help doctors identify which parts of your body are affected by heavy metals and allow them to select treatment programs that will remove the metals from your body over time. Treatment may include medication, nutrition changes, or environmental modifications. Metal-cleansing procedures such as chelation therapy may also be used. Heavy metals are found in many products that we use every day without even thinking about it. For example: Cadmium is found in cigarette smoke and other types of combustion emissions. It can also be released into the air when zinc ores are refined for use in manufacturing electronics and batteries. Cadmium can accumulate in the liver, kidneys, and lungs. The symptoms of cadmium exposure include cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, and fatigue. Arsenic is found in pesticides, wood treatments, and fertilizers. Arsenic can enter the water supply through industrial waste or agricultural practices.