This product is a blood test done through the finger-prick/ADX card method. It is designed to detect microplastic particles in the blood.

​​The lab operates under independent privacy and security standards. Blood samples are disposed of 30 days after processing. The benchmarking data provided to users is aggregated, ensuring no individual can be identified. Additionally, all data is encrypted both during transmission and when stored, with access being tightly controlled.

Yes, we offer you detailed recommendations to both reduce your exposure and remove microplastics from your blood. Recommendations are tailored to your individual levels of Microplastics keeping in line with Keyspan’s philosophy that wellness is not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Yes, only customers 18 and older are eligible for testing.

No, not currently but we will keep you posted when we do expand to new markets.

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Microplastics are tiny plastic particles measuring less than 5 millimeters in length, often invisible to the naked eye. Due to their small size, they can easily accumulate in humans, potentially impacting human health when ingested or inhaled.

The science on microplastics is still emerging, and as we work to identify the biggest contributors, measurement will be crucial for understanding and tracking progress.

There is emerging evidence about strategies to reduce microplastics, and we’re committed to sharing the latest insights as they become available. Your results will come with an actionable list of ways to minimize your exposure and remove microplastics from your blood.

In the meantime, here are some simple, evidence-informed actions you can take today to minimize exposure.

1. Avoid plastic water bottles: Avoid drinking water from plastic bottles.
2. Water filtration: Install a reverse osmosis water filter in your home with remineralization to remove microplastics and improve water quality.
3. Food Storage: Use non-plastic food storage containers like glass, stainless steel, or ceramic.
4. Bring your own bottle: Bring your own reusable stainless steel mug for takeaway beverages.
5. Cutting boards: Use wooden cutting boards to avoid microplastic shedding.
6. Microwave Safety: Avoid heating food in plastic containers to prevent chemical leaching.
7. Cookware: Use cast iron or stainless steel cookware instead of non-stick pans.
8. Canned soup: Avoid canned soups. A randomized cross-over controlled trial found that BPA concentration in urine went up by 20 folds to 20.8ug/L after a week of consuming canned soup as opposed to 1.1ug/mL for fresh soup.
9. Receipts: Avoid handling thermal paper receipts; opt for digital receipts when possible.
10. Utensils: Use wooden, metal, or silicone cooking tools instead of plastic.
11. Clothing: Choose natural fiber clothing and home textiles like cotton, bamboo, linen, hemp, wool, or silk to avoid microfibers.
12. Detergents: Use plastic-free laundry and dishwashing detergents to prevent microplastic contamination.
13. Cleaning: Vacuum with a HEPA filter to trap microplastics in dust; sealed windows and air purifiers can help in polluted areas.
14. Tea bags: In a 2024 study, scientists found that brewing tea with a tea bag made from the plastic polypropylene released about 1.2 billion small pieces of plastic per milliliter of tea.

These steps are a great starting point. As research evolves, we’ll keep you updated on new methods and protocols to tackle microplastics more effectively. Remember, removal of all microplastics is unrealistic but minimizing them is well within your control.

Microplastics are tiny plastic particles (typically less than 5 mm in size) that come from a variety of sources. They can be broadly classified into primary and secondary microplastics:

Primary Microplastics

These are manufactured at a microscopic size for specific applications:

• Microbeads: Tiny plastic beads used in personal care products such as facial scrubs, toothpaste, and shower gels.
• Industrial Pellets (Nurdles): Raw plastic resin used in manufacturing that can accidentally spill during production, transport, or handling.

Secondary Microplastics

These result from the breakdown of larger plastic items due to environmental weathering and degradation:

• Synthetic Clothing Fibers: Washing clothes made of synthetic materials (like polyester, nylon, or acrylic) releases microfibers into the wastewater.
• Plastic Packaging and Containers: Items such as plastic bottles, bags, and food packaging can degrade over time under UV light and physical stress, fragmenting into smaller pieces.
• Tire Wear Particles: Friction from tires on road surfaces generates small plastic particles that eventually wash into waterways.
• General Plastic Waste: Degradation of other plastic products found in the environment—such as fishing gear, disposable items, and household products—can also lead to microplastic formation.

Additional Sources

• Urban Runoff & Dust: Particles from weathered plastics in urban environments, including household dust, can contribute to microplastic contamination.
• Construction and Industrial Byproducts: In some cases, plastics used in building materials or generated as byproducts during industrial processes can break down into microplastics.

Each of these sources contributes to the widespread presence of microplastics in our water, soil, and even air, posing environmental and health challenges that researchers and policymakers are actively working to address.

Microplastics and nanoplastics are widely recognized as harmful due to their ability to infiltrate our bodies and disrupt normal biological processes. Here’s how they can negatively impact health:

• Hormone Disruption: Exposure to microplastics and the chemicals associated with them—such as BPA, PFAS, and phthalates—can interfere with hormone regulation, leading to endocrine disruption. This imbalance may affect growth, metabolism, and reproductive health.
• Inflammation & Immune Response: Once ingested or inhaled, microplastic particles can trigger inflammatory responses in tissues. This inflammation can contribute to a host of chronic conditions and may weaken the immune system over time.
• Chronic Health Problems:
  • Metabolic Disturbances: Disruptions in normal metabolic processes, potentially contributing to metabolic syndrome.
  • Reproductive Issues: Increased risks of reproductive dysfunction, possibly affecting fertility and reproductive health.
  • Increased Cancer Risk: Some studies suggest that the chemicals associated with microplastics can elevate the risk of certain cancers.

Reducing the presence of microplastics and their associated contaminants in your body is crucial for minimizing these health risks. Efforts to reduce exposure—both at the individual and environmental levels—can help safeguard long-term health.

Our microplastics testing method is both meticulous and robust. The Keyspan test examines blood plasma to measure the levels of various microplastic particles and the chemicals linked with plastics.

Our laboratory partner utilizes specialized techniques to separate and quantify microplastic particles and nanoplastics—typically measured in nanometers—to determine your body’s unique exposure.

This is the first microplastics test to hit the market because traditional blood analysis techniques like Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) rely on equipment and materials that are coated in plastics during storage and processing. To prevent contamination, our lab partner developed a plastic-free Fluorescent Microscopy (FM) method that exclusively uses glass, metal, or paper.

Keyspan has partnered with the only lab in the world to be equipped to test for Microplastics. Because plastics are found everywhere a special lab had to be created that removed all plastic from the facility which is a difficult undertaking. It is the only microplastics free lab in the world that we are aware of.

You will receive your results within 3-5 weeks via email and in your Keyspan app (for members only).