Heavy Metals Panel, Random Urine with Cadmium

Test Code

15110

CPT Codes
82175, 82300, 82570, 83655, 83825

Preferred Specimen

7 mL random urine collected in acid-washed or metal-free container

Patient Preparation
Avoid worksite collection. Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to collection.

Minimum Volume

3 mL

Instructions

Note: Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non-acid washed/nonmetal free container 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 a re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 14 days

Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-2 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

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.