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Mercury, Blood

Test Code
LAB831


CPT Codes
83825

Preferred Specimen
Navy EDTA


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Instructions
Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube/container (non-acid washed) may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended. Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.