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HEAVY METALS PANEL, RANDOM URINE

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2406    Geisinger Epic ID:  43002

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Random urine


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

7 mL random urine


Special notes: 

Collect urine in acid-washed or metal-free container.


Patient preparation: 

Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours before testing.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 48 hours. Refrigerated: 5 days. Frozen: 14 days.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  82175, 82570, 83655, 83825
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Arsenic, Mercury, Lead, Creatinine


Methodology: 
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
Synonyms: 

Arsenic, Mercury, Lead, Creatinine, Quest test code 7507, HVYRU


Clinical significance: 

Excessive exposure to heavy metals can cause acute and chronic toxicity. Heavy Metals Panel is intended to evaluate and monitor exposure to heavy metals and evaluate the process of detoxification


Review Date:  12/04/2024

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