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Heavy Metals Panel, Random Urine with Cadmium
Test Code15110
CPT Codes
82175, 82300, 82570, 83655, 83825
Includes
Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, Mercury, Creatinine
Preferred Specimen
7 mL random urine collected in acid-washed or metal-free container
Patient Preparation
Avoid worksite collection. Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to collection.
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Instructions
Note: Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non-acid washed/nonmetal 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)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-2 days
Limitations
Ingestion of seafood within three days of specimen collection can affect results.
Reference Range
See individual tests
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153