MetalToxMetalToxMetalTox (HeavyMetalDx) is an interactive heavy-metal toxicity reference that maps symptoms to metals, recommends the appropriate test matrix (blood vs urine, etc.), and supports severity grading with cutoffs using a structured, clinician-friendly workflow.
December 16, 2025Updated
1.0.0Version
FreePricing
100+Users
• About
By-Metal Diagnostic Reference
Browse metals (with aliases) and see key clinical associations, diagnostic lab options, and reference/action cutoffs in one place.
Diagnostic Labs + Severity Rules
Provides test details (sample type, timing notes) and severity rules/cutoffs to help grade toxicity and guide interpretation.
By-Symptom Metal Mapping
Start from a symptom (e.g., alopecia, neuropathy, skin findings) and jump directly to likely metals and the relevant diagnostic panel.
Checklist Dx (Findings → Differential & Probability)
Select lab thresholds and clinical signs to generate a ranked differential with probability estimates and evidence mapping.
Matrix Matching + Timing Caveats
Includes quick rules for preferred specimen choice (e.g., venous whole blood vs urine, speciation) and common timing pitfalls (e.g., seafood arsenic interference, acute vs chronic windows).
Fast Search + Export
Search across metals, symptoms, and labs, and export/copy the underlying structured data (JSON) for reuse.
• Changelog
Version 1.0.0
• Initial release of the product
• FAQ
Who is MetalTox for?
MetalTox is designed for poison center specialists, medical toxicologists, emergency clinicians, ICU teams, hospitalists, occupational medicine providers, trainees, and pharmacists evaluating suspected heavy-metal exposure or unexplained compatible syndromes.
What data do I need to use it?
You can start with either (1) clinical findings (symptoms/signs), (2) a suspected metal, or (3) a lab result/threshold. The tool is most useful when you also know exposure context (acute vs chronic, occupational vs ingestion) and timing relative to testing.
Does it tell me which specimen to order?
Yes. The Helper Rules/Matrix Matching section is built specifically to reduce wrong-matrix ordering (blood vs urine, speciation, etc.) and includes timing caveats that commonly mislead interpretation.
Does it diagnose heavy-metal poisoning?
No. It supports structured differential generation and test selection. Final diagnosis still depends on clinical judgment, exposure history, confirmatory testing, and ruling out non-metal mimics.
Can I use this for chronic/occupational exposures as well as acute toxicity?
Yes, the tool explicitly includes timing caveats and matrix rules that differ by exposure type, but results always need to be interpreted in context of timing, baseline risk, and the specific lab's reference method.
Can I use this when multiple metals or mixed etiologies are possible?
Use caution. The checklist differential can still help prioritize, but mixed exposures and non-toxicologic disease processes can create overlapping patterns. Treat outputs as "ranking support," not a final answer.
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