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HelpTest Code LAB11306 Heavy Metals Panel - Venous
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
HMTB
Collection Requirements
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE
Patient should avoid seafood consumption for 1 week.
A completed Heavy Metals Information Sheet must accompany the specimen.
Heavy Metals Information Sheet
Collection material such as alcohol swabs should be lead free. Use powder-free gloves during collection.
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Royal Blue (K2EDTA) Trace Element
Alternate Collection Container
Blue NA2EDTA (Glass)
Transport
Whole blood refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Send 4.0 in original tube. A completed heavy metal form must accompany sample.
Stability
Ambient: 5 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Minimum Testing Volume
2.0 mL
Reference Range
Analyte/Age Reference Range
Arsenic <23 mcg/L
Whole blood Arsenic level >100 mcg/L is indicative of acute/chronic exposure.
Lead 0-6 yrs <5 mcg/dL
Lead >6 yrs <10.0 mcg/dL
Mercury <11 mcg/L
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry/Atomic Spectroscopy
Performed
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Reported
4-6 Days
CPT Codes
82175; 83655; 83825
Additional Information
Components:
Includes Arsenic, Lead, and Mercury