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Heavy Metals Comprehensive Panel, Urine
Test Code14573
CPT Codes
82175, 82300, 82570, 83655, 83825, 83018 (x2)<br><strong>This test is not available for New York patient testing</strong>
Includes
Arsenic, Cadmium, Cobalt, Lead, Mercury, Thallium, Creatinine
Preferred Specimen
7 mL urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free plastic container
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Instructions
Avoid worksite collection.
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 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 Med Fusion. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 2-5 days
Limitations
Ingestion of seafood within three days of specimen collection can affect results.
Reference Range
See individual tests
Performing Laboratory
MED FUSION
2501 South State Highway 121
Lewisville, TX 75067