Heavy Metals Panel, Whole Blood
Order Name
METAL SC
Test Number: 3806300
Revision Date 04/27/2009
Test Number: 3806300
Revision Date 04/27/2009
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Heavy Metals Panel, Whole Blood
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Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 10 mL (6) | Whole Blood | Royal Blue - EDTA (Trace Element Free) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Do not spin. DO NOT ALIQUOT SPECIMEN. Patient should refrain from eating seafood and taking herbal supplements at least 3 days prior to sample collection. Specimen stability: Room temperature= 5 Days; Refrigerated= 1 Week; Frozen= Unacceptable. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | M-F |
| Expected TAT | 4-6 Days |
| Clinical Use | Panel includes whole blood testing for: Arsenic; Mercury; Lead |
| CPT Code(s) | 82175; 83825; 83655 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |