How to Test for Antimony in Food with a Certified Mail-to-Lab Kit
Antimony is a metal used in industrial processes sometimes detected in food at trace levels. If you're concerned about contamination or need to know what’s in your food, there is a precise solution.
SimpleLab’s Low-Level Antimony Food test detects antimony in a single food sample down to 5 parts per billion (PPB), an ultra-low detection threshold trusted by certified labs.
How Do You Test for Antimony in Food?
The most accurate way to test for antimony in food is through certified laboratory analysis — not DIY strips.
SimpleLab’s mail-in test kit includes everything you need:
- Sterile sampling materials
- Prepaid 2-day return shipping
- Easy-to-follow instructions
Once received, your sample is analyzed at an accredited lab using AOAC Method 2015.01. Results are delivered digitally within 10 business days, complete with a chain of custody and detailed data.
Who Is This Test For?
This kit is ideal for anyone concerned about antimony in a specific food item. Whether you're a consumer looking to verify product purity or a small producer aiming for quality assurance:
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this kit test for?
This kit tests for one metal — antimony — in a single food sample with a detection limit of 5 µg/kg (5 PPB).
Why not use a DIY test strip?
DIY strips can’t detect metals like antimony, and certainly nowhere near the parts-per-billion level. They are not validated for food testing either. Only a certified lab can provide the accuracy required for regulatory or health-based decisions.
What kind of foods can I test?
This kit is flexible across many food types — but the food must be a solid food (e.g. not a beverage).
How long does it take to get results?
After you ship your sample back (prepaid 2-day shipping), lab testing takes up to 10 business days. You'll receive a digital report when testing is complete.
Questions? Contact Us
SimpleLab makes food testing accessible from your kitchen counter to a certified lab.
If you have any questions about testing with SimpleLab, reach out to our customer support team any time.
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Proven Reliability: SimpleLab partners with North America's leading analytical institutions—including Eurofins, Pace Analytical, SGS, and Microbac—each with their own rigorous quality control protocols to ensure top-tier accuracy. Our certified labs are located across all 50 states, making logistics a breeze.
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Simplified Sampling: Every kit includes professional-grade materials, clear instructions, automated chain of custody, and free return shipping— making accurate testing effortless.
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Seamless Experience: We combine human support with automated logistics to help make complex lab analyses accessible to all. From our user interface to our lab reports, we ensure a time-saving, frustration-free process.
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