Heavy Metals Panel with Cadmium, Random Urine with Creatinine (NY)

Test Code

13771

CPT Codes
82175, 83655, 83825, 82300, 82570<br><strong>This test is for New York patient testing only. For non-New York patient testing use test code 15110.</strong>

Includes

Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, Mercury, Creatinine

Preferred Specimen

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

Patient Preparation
Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to collection

Minimum Volume

3 mL

Instructions

Avoid worksite collection. Collect urine in an acid-washed or metal-free plastic container.

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 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 available: 1-2 days

Limitations

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

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.