Heavy Metals Panel, Urine

Test Code

7507

CPT Codes
82175, 83655, 83825, 82570

Includes

Arsenic, Mercury, Lead, Creatinine

Preferred Specimen

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

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

Minimum Volume

3 mL

Instructions

Note: Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non acid-washed/non metal-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 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
Colorimetric (C) • Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Setup Schedule

Tue, Thu, Sat

Report Available

1 to 4 Day(s)

Limitations

Ingestion of seafood within three days of specimen collection can affect results.

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.

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.