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Heavy Metals Panel, Urine
Test Code7507
CPT Codes
82175, 82570, 83655, 83825
Includes
Arsenic, Mercury, Lead, Creatinine
Preferred Specimen
7 mL urine collected in a acid-washed, or metal-free container
Patient Preparation
Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to collection
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Instructions
Avoid work-site collection.
Note: Test performed on a specimen submitted in a nontrace element tube/container (not acid-washed) may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a nontrace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing; however, elevated results are reported with a message that resubmission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Note: Test performed on a specimen submitted in a nontrace element tube/container (not acid-washed) may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a nontrace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing; however, elevated results are reported with a message that resubmission 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
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 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat p.m.; Report available: 1 day
Limitations
Ingestion of seafood within three days of specimen collection can affect results.
Reference Range
See individual tests
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.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153