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Heavy Metals Panel, Capillary (NY)
Test Code13655
CPT Codes
82175, 83655, 83825<br><strong>This is for New York patient testing. For non-New York patient testing, use test code 39128.</strong>
Includes
Arsenic, Blood
Lead, Capillary
Mercury, Blood
Lead, Capillary
Mercury, Blood
Preferred Specimen
2 mL capillary blood collected in each of four separate EDTA (lavender-top) tubes
Patient Preparation
Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to sample collection
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted specimen
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) or Atomic Spectroscopy (AS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. 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 avaialble: 1 day
Clinical Significance
Useful in the diagnosis of toxicity due to Arsenic, Lead or Mercury.