HEAVY METALS SCREEN BLOOD
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: HEMSB
UPHSM LIS Test #: 029140
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-5 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
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
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
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
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