HEAVY METALS (AS, CD, HG, PB), QUANTITATIVE, URINE, RANDOM
- Code
- 900.3981
- Name
- HEAVY METALS (AS, CD, HG, PB), QUANTITATIVE, URINE, RANDOM
- Category
- None
- Department
- Send-Out
- Start Date
- Expiration Date
- Synonyms
- Arsenic; Cadmium; Mercury; Lead
- CPT Codes
- 82175, 82300, 83825, 83655
- Site
- SBMF
- Reference Test
- 23164
Specimen Information
- Type
Urine, random, collected in a Plastic, metal-free container with tight-fitting lid
Note: 24-hour urine is optimal specimen for testing (see Heavy Metal 24 Hour Urine)- Volume
10.0 ml
- Transport Info
Refrigerated
- Fasting Required?
- False
- Patient Instructions
- Reference Range
See Report
- Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
Clinical Significance
The level of trace elements in human body fluids is of great importance for the diagnosis and treatment of a patient’s condition.
It is also crucial to monitor individuals who may be exposed to high levels of toxins, such as lead and arsenic.