HEAVY METALS SCREEN BLOOD

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: HEMSB
UPHSM LIS Test #: 029140
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-5 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 7 mL
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Whole Blood
Collection Info:
Patient Preparation: Patient should avoid seafood and red wine 72 hours prior to collection.
Minimum Volume: 1.1 mL
Container: Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube

Specimen Acceptability

Cause for Rejection:
Clotted specimen

Methods

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS).

Clinical Utilities

Monitor exposure to arsenic, lead, mercury, and cadmium

CPT Codes

82175-Arsenic
83655-Lead
82300-Cadmium
83825-Mercury

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

See Report for Reference Ranges