Antimony blood test
Quick answer: This test measures the level of antimony, a metal, in your blood. Doctors order it when they suspect exposure at work or through certain medicines.
- SampleBlood
- TakesAbout 5 minutes
- Before the testNo special preparation is usually needed.
How the test is done
- 1You share details of your work or any medicine that may contain antimony
- 2Blood is drawn into a metal-free tube
- 3The tube is sealed and labelled
- 4The sample is sent to a lab that tests trace metals
What your results can mean
Reading your report
Normal ranges differ between labs and by age and sex, so discuss your result with your doctor.
If the result is outside the usual range
A high level can point to exposure through work, such as smelting or glass and battery making, or through some antimony-based medicines. Your doctor reads it with your symptoms and exposure history.
Who usually has this test
Workers exposed to antimony, and people being treated with antimony-based medicines for some parasite infections.
Risks and aftercare
A small bruise at the needle site is possible.
Names and options
Also called: antimony level
Listed by the hospital as
- ANTIMONY, BLOOD
Questions about this test
Where does antimony exposure usually come from?
Most exposure is through work, such as mining, metal smelting, and making batteries, glass or flame retardants. Some medicines for leishmaniasis also contain antimony.
Is urine or blood better for antimony testing?
Both can be used, and your doctor will choose based on the type and timing of exposure. Blood reflects more recent exposure.
What symptoms can high antimony cause?
It can cause stomach upset, skin rash, breathing irritation and, in high amounts, heart rhythm changes. Your doctor reads the result with your symptoms.
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This page explains each test in general terms so you know what to expect. It is not medical advice: your doctor decides which tests you need and what your results mean. Reference ranges differ between laboratories. Updated 4 November 2026.