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 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. 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 patients 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


Methodology
Colorimetric (C) • 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.


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.