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Heavy Metals Panel, Random Urine with Cadmium
Test Code15110
CPT Codes
82175, 83655, 83825, 82300, 82570
Includes
Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, Mercury, Creatinine
Preferred Specimen
7 mL random 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
Collect urine in an acid washed or metal-free plastic container.
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 a re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
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 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
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
Sets up 3 days a week.
Limitations
Ingestion of seafood within three days of specimen collection can affect results.
