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Heavy Metals Panel, Random Urine (UMETLR)
Test CodeLAB398
Quest Code
7507
CPT Codes
82175, 83655, 83825, 82570
Includes
Arsenic, Mercury, Lead, Creatinine
Preferred Specimen
7 mL random 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
Other Acceptable Specimens
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
Avoid worksite collection. Collect urine in an acid-washed or metal-free plastic container.
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
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 FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
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-Chantilly VA |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20151-2228 |
