Heavy Metals Profile I, Blood
Test Code: 042580
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 83825 001 82175 001 83655 001
Synonym
Heavy Metal Screen, Blood
Specimen Type
Whole blood
Specimen Container
Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube; submit original tube.
Volume
7 mL
Minimum Volume
1.1 mL
Patient Prep
Patient should avoid seafood and red wine 72 hours prior to collection.
Unacceptable Conditions
Clotted specimen
Temperature
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Methodology
Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS); inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Stability
Room Temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 007632 | Lead, Blood | 77307-7 |
| 007245 | Arsenic, Blood | 5583-0 |
| 085324 | Mercury, Blood | 5685-3 |
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