Micronutrient, Mercury, Blood

Test Code

10254

CPT Codes
83825

Preferred Specimen

4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube

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 re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.

Instructions

Patients should be 18 years of age or greater.
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Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Clotted

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: Daily; Report available: 1-4 days

Reference Range

≥18 years

≤10 mcg/L

Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.

Clinical Significance

Mercury, a highly toxic metal, is present in select industrial environments and in contaminated ocean fish.

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.