Comprehensive Toxic Metal Panel, 24-Hour Urine

Test Code
37081


CPT Codes
82175, 82300, 83655, 83825, 83018 (x2)<br><strong>This test is not available for New York patient testing</strong>

Includes
Arsenic, Cadmium, Cobalt, Lead, Mercury, Thallium

CPT code 81050 may be added at an additional charge for volume measurement


Preferred Specimen
7 mL aliquot of a well-mixed, unpreserved 24-hour urine collected in an acid-washed, metal-free plastic leak-proof container


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

Minimum Volume
3 mL


Instructions
Avoid work-site collection.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


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


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

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Med Fusion. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 2-5 days


Reference Range
Arsenic, 24-Hour Urine≤80 mcg/L
Lead, 24-Hour Urine<80 mcg/L
Mercury, 24-Hour Urine≤20 mcg/L
Toxic: ≥150 mcg/L
Cadmium, 24-Hour Urine≤5.0 mcg/L
Cobalt, 24-Hour Urine≤2.0 mcg/L
Thallium, 24-Hour Urine≤2 mcg/L
Toxic: >200 mcg/L


Clinical Significance
Excessive exposure to Heavy Metals can cause acute and chronic toxicity. Heavy Metals Panel is intended to evaluate and monitor exposure to heavy metals and evaluate the process of detoxification.


Performing Laboratory
MED FUSION
2501 South State Highway 121
Lewisville, TX 75067



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.