Environmental Panel

Arsenic, lead and mercury testing for people with a genuine exposure history.

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Overall Health

Background Level

Under 5

micrograms per decilitre is the estimated average blood lead level in Australia

https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/health-advice/environmental-health/lead-blood-levels

Worth Investigating

Above 5

NHMRC advises finding and reducing the source at this blood lead level

https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/health-advice/environmental-health/lead-blood-levels

Homes And Trades

Pre-1970

Australian houses commonly used lead paint, which renovation work can disturb

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/Lead-exposure-and-your-health

Background Level

Under 5

micrograms per decilitre is the estimated average blood lead level in Australia

https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/health-advice/environmental-health/lead-blood-levels

Homes And Trades

Pre-1970

Australian houses commonly used lead paint, which renovation work can disturb

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/Lead-exposure-and-your-health

Worth Investigating

Above 5

NHMRC advises finding and reducing the source at this blood lead level

https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/health-advice/environmental-health/lead-blood-levels

Background Level

Under 5

micrograms per decilitre is the estimated average blood lead level in Australia

https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/health-advice/environmental-health/lead-blood-levels

Worth Investigating

Above 5

NHMRC advises finding and reducing the source at this blood lead level

https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/health-advice/environmental-health/lead-blood-levels

Homes And Trades

Pre-1970

Australian houses commonly used lead paint, which renovation work can disturb

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/Lead-exposure-and-your-health

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DIAGNOSTIC OVERVIEW

What Environmental Panel Is

An exposure panel covering arsenic, lead and mercury. It is clinician gated, which means your clinician will ask about your exposure history first: your occupation, hobbies, water source, home and any specific incident prompting the question. Without that history, the results are difficult to interpret usefully.

Why it's worth it

For a real reason to check.

Arsenic tested by species, not total.

Interpreted against your actual exposure.

DIAGNOSTIC DETAILS

What it measures

The panel includes arsenic speciation, blood lead and urine mercury. Speciation matters for arsenic in particular, since it distinguishes forms that behave very differently in the body. Levels are interpreted against reference ranges and against your actual exposure history.

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Arsenic Speciation

Arsenic is tested by species rather than as a single total, because the different forms behave very differently in the body and a total figure alone can mislead.

Urine Mercury

Mercury is assessed from a urine sample collected at the same appointment as your bloods.

Blood Lead

Measured from blood, the standard approach for lead. Relevant to older housing, certain trades and a number of common hobbies.

Read Against Your History

Your occupation, hobbies and environment give the numbers meaning. Without that, they say little.

DIAGNOSTIC DETAILS

What it measures

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Arsenic Speciation

Arsenic is tested by species rather than as a single total, because the different forms behave very differently in the body and a total figure alone can mislead.

Urine Mercury

Mercury is assessed from a urine sample collected at the same appointment as your bloods.

Blood Lead

Measured from blood, the standard approach for lead. Relevant to older housing, certain trades and a number of common hobbies.

Read Against Your History

Your occupation, hobbies and environment give the numbers meaning. Without that, they say little.

DIAGNOSTIC DETAILS

What it measures

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Arsenic Speciation

Arsenic is tested by species rather than as a single total, because the different forms behave very differently in the body and a total figure alone can mislead.

Urine Mercury

Mercury is assessed from a urine sample collected at the same appointment as your bloods.

Blood Lead

Measured from blood, the standard approach for lead. Relevant to older housing, certain trades and a number of common hobbies.

Read Against Your History

Your occupation, hobbies and environment give the numbers meaning. Without that, they say little.

HOW IT WORKS

From booking to your results

Measuring beats wondering, but only with the right context. Here is how an Environmental Panel goes from an exposure history to results you can act on.

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Your Results Are In!

Tap to review your results and see what's next.

Exposure history first

Your clinician asks about your occupation, hobbies, water source, home and any specific incident prompting the question. This panel is not a general screen and needs that context.

Give your samples

A blood draw plus a urine sample at a partner collection centre, usually five to ten minutes. Your clinician will confirm any preparation beforehand.

Laboratory analysis

An accredited pathology laboratory runs arsenic speciation on your sample alongside blood lead and urine mercury testing.

Results in the app

Your levels land in the Precursor app in plain language, set against reference ranges rather than presented as raw laboratory values.

Source and plan

A clinician explains what each level means against your exposure history. Where a result warrants it, the conversation turns to identifying the source and reducing ongoing exposure.

HOW IT WORKS

From booking to your results

Measuring beats wondering, but only with the right context. Here is how an Environmental Panel goes from an exposure history to results you can act on.

Book Now

Your Results Are In!

Tap to see what's next.

Exposure history first

Your clinician asks about your occupation, hobbies, water source, home and any specific incident prompting the question. This panel is not a general screen and needs that context.

Give your samples

A blood draw plus a urine sample at a partner collection centre, usually five to ten minutes. Your clinician will confirm any preparation beforehand.

Laboratory analysis

An accredited pathology laboratory runs arsenic speciation on your sample alongside blood lead and urine mercury testing.

Results in the app

Your levels land in the Precursor app in plain language, set against reference ranges rather than presented as raw laboratory values.

Source and plan

A clinician explains what each level means against your exposure history. Where a result warrants it, the conversation turns to identifying the source and reducing ongoing exposure.

HOW IT WORKS

From booking to your results

Measuring beats wondering, but only with the right context. Here is how an Environmental Panel goes from an exposure history to results you can act on.

Book Now

Your Results Are In!

Tap to review your results and see

what's next.

Exposure history first

Your clinician asks about your occupation, hobbies, water source, home and any specific incident prompting the question. This panel is not a general screen and needs that context.

Give your samples

A blood draw plus a urine sample at a partner collection centre, usually five to ten minutes. Your clinician will confirm any preparation beforehand.

Laboratory analysis

An accredited pathology laboratory runs arsenic speciation on your sample alongside blood lead and urine mercury testing.

Results in the app

Your levels land in the Precursor app in plain language, set against reference ranges rather than presented as raw laboratory values.

Source and plan

A clinician explains what each level means against your exposure history. Where a result warrants it, the conversation turns to identifying the source and reducing ongoing exposure.

"These numbers only mean something next to a proper exposure history. Knowing what someone does for work, and what they do on weekends, is usually what turns a result into a plan."

Goutham Sivasuthan. CEO and Co Founder of Precursor

Dr Goutham Sivasuthan (FRACS, MBBS, MSurg, BSc)

Precursor Co-Founder & CEO

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FAQs

Your Questions, Answered

How do I book a test?

Choose your test and a time that suits you online, then visit one of our partner locations. If any preparation is needed, such as fasting, we tell you clearly when you book.

When and how do I get my results?

Your results appear in the Precursor app once your sample or scan has been processed, laid out in plain language rather than a wall of numbers. Turnaround depends on the test, and we give you a timeframe when you book.

Will someone explain my results to me?

Yes. A clinician reviews your results, flags anything worth your attention and helps you understand what they mean and what, if anything, to do next. You are never left to interpret them alone.

Where can I get tested?

We operate through partner locations across South East Queensland, including Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. You choose the most convenient one when you book.

Do I need to prepare or fast beforehand?

It depends on the test. Some require fasting or other simple preparation, and others need nothing at all. Whatever applies, we tell you clearly at the time you book so there are no surprises on the day.

Can I track my results over time?

Yes. The Precursor app is built to show change between tests, so each result becomes a trend you can follow rather than a one-off snapshot. Retesting lets you see the effect of any changes you make.

How is my data handled and kept private?

Your health data is handled with care and kept private. Results are stored securely in the Precursor app and shared only with you and the clinicians involved in your care.

What happens if something needs further attention?

If your results surface something worth acting on, your clinician explains it calmly and talks you through sensible next steps. The aim is early clarity and considered action, never unnecessary alarm.

What is a good BRI score?

There is no single answer, because it depends on your height and which guidance you are being measured against. This calculator converts the Australian waist thresholds into BRI at your own height, so your bands are specific to you. Most BRI tools use bands from an American mortality study, which produce noticeably different results for Australians.

Is BRI better than BMI?

It is better at one specific thing, which is detecting central fat, because it uses your waist. It is not better across the board. BMI is generally reliable when it flags someone, and research suggests the two measures agree in the large majority of cases. The useful comparison is not which one wins but whether they disagree about you.

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get ahead of their health.

Start looking. Today.

Curated diagnostics and a clinician-guided plan, built around getting ahead of what matters.

Get started with Precursor today

A new way Australians get ahead of their health.

Start looking. Today.

Curated diagnostics and a clinician-guided plan, built around getting ahead of what matters.

Get started with Precursor today