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Comprehensive Toxic Metal Panel, 24-Hour Urine
Test CodeTMETLU
Alias/See Also
37081
CPT Codes
82175, 83655, 83825, 82300, 83018 (x2) <br><strong>This test is not available for New York patient testing.</strong>
Includes
Arsenic, Cadmium, Cobalt, Lead, Mercury, Thallium
CPT code 81050 may be added at an additional charge for volume measurement
CPT code 81050 may be added at an additional charge for volume measurement
Preferred Specimen
7 mL aliquot of a well-mixed 24-hour 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 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.
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 Container
Acid-washed plastic urine container
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.
This test is not available for New York patient testing.
Performing Laboratory
| med fusion |
| 2501 South State Hwy 121, Suite 1100 |
| Lewisville, TX 75067-8188 |
