The Best HTMA Package? Find out which hair analysis is right for you, your partner, your child, or your whole family
Hair Trace Mineral Analysis (HTMA) is a test that evaluates the levels of selected nutrients and potentially toxic elements in a hair sample, along with their relative proportions. The results reflect approximately 8–12 weeks of hair growth, which—unlike a one-time blood test—provides information about a longer-term trend rather than just a snapshot of a single day. Lifeline Diag has been performing hair tests for over a dozen years and is one of the leading companies specializing in hair elemental analysis in Europe and worldwide. The result is part of a broader assessment of nutritional status and does not replace a medical consultation or blood tests—rather, it is an additional source of information that should be interpreted in conjunction with lifestyle, diet, and medical history.
Below, we show which package is most often chosen by people in your situation—whether you’re on your own, as a couple, with a child, or as a whole family—and when it’s a good idea to combine the test with a consultation.
Quick Comparison of Kits
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Kit |
For whom |
What’s included |
Price |
When to add a consultation |
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1 adult, single test |
1 HTMA analysis (20 nutrients, 9 potentially toxic elements, 14 mineral ratios) |
129 EUR |
If this is your first test and you’d like to discuss the results with a specialist right away |
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1 person who wants to discuss the results right away |
1 HTMA analysis + consultation with a specialist |
179 EUR |
Included in the price—the consultation is already part of the package |
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Child |
1 HTMA analysis + consultation with a specialist |
159 EUR |
Included in the price—the consultation is already part of the package |
Reliable hair analysis for men and women—which package to choose
Short answer: For a single adult—whether male or female—the EHA Standard Package is the best choice. If you want to discuss the results with a specialist immediately after the test and understand exactly what each value means, the EHA Package with Consultation is the better choice. The Standard Kit is a good choice if: this isn’t your first test of this type, you interpret the results on your own or consult with your own dietitian/therapist, or you’re looking for the lowest entry point. The package with consultation is ideal when: this is your first HTMA test and you want to understand how to read the report; you have specific questions about your lifestyle or supplementation that you’d like to discuss immediately after receiving the results. The test evaluates your mineral profile based on a hair sample—it does not diagnose diseases or replace blood tests or a medical consultation. It’s best to view it as part of a broader assessment of your nutritional status, rather than as the sole basis for health decisions.
Hair Analysis for the Whole Family—Family Package
To have the whole family—two adults and one child—tested, the most cost-effective option is to combine 2 EHA Standard Sets with one separate EHA Set for Children.
The price for 2 × EHA Standard + EHA for Children is €417, which means you save almost 10%.
The Best HTMA Test for Children—Which Test Is Best for Young Children?
The EHA for Children kit is designed for children and adolescents up to 18 years of age. For children, it’s a good idea to schedule a consultation with a specialist right after the analysis is completed, because: interpreting a child’s results requires taking into account their age, diet, and stage of development; parents usually have additional questions about next steps; and the result itself—in keeping with the nature of this test—serves as a basis for further discussion with a specialist, rather than a ready-made diagnosis or recommendation for supplementation. Lifeline Diag does not prepare individualized supplementation plans based solely on the HTMA results—the consultation allows you to place the results in the broader context of your child’s health. The price of a hair elemental analysis depends on the package you choose. We offer several options, so you can select the one that best suits your needs: EHA Standard – 129 EUR – hair elemental analysis with a written report of the results; EHA for Children – 159 EUR – a package for children and adolescents up to 18 years of age, including hair elemental analysis, a written report of the results, and a free phone consultation; EHA + Consultation – 179 EUR – hair elemental analysis with a written report and a phone consultation with a specialist. You can order the test online. Depending on the option you choose, a kit containing sample collection instructions and a return envelope will be sent to the address you provide, or the sample collection instructions will be sent to you by email. You must then send the collected hair sample back to us. For the analysis, you’ll need hair that is natural (not dyed, bleached, or otherwise chemically treated) and clean (washed, free of styling products such as hairspray, mousse, or gel). For dyed hair, wait until at least 1.5 cm of regrowth has appeared (take only the regrown portion as a sample). Details HERE No—it is a separate source of information that reflects a different time frame (the long-term accumulation of elements in hair tissue, rather than the status at the time of blood collection). The two tests can complement each other.
How much does an elemental analysis of a hair sample cost?
Where can I get a hair mineral analysis done?
How do you prepare a hair sample for testing?
Does a hair mineral analysis replace blood tests?
The choice of kit depends primarily on how many people you want to test and whether you’d like to discuss the results with a specialist right away. If you’re not sure which option will be most practical for your situation, take our anonymous survey to help you choose the kit that best suits your needs.
Analysis (HTMA) is a functional and preventive test. It does not diagnose, confirm, or rule out diseases, nor does it replace a medical consultation or blood tests. The interpretation of the results should take into account the full context—lifestyle, diet, and medical history—ideally in collaboration with a doctor or dietitian.