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HEAVY METALS PANEL, RANDOM URINE |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2406 Geisinger Epic ID: 43002 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Random urine | |
Preferred collection container: |
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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. | |
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Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature: 48 hours. Refrigerated: 5 days. Frozen: 14 days. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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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 |
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Synonyms: |
Arsenic, Mercury, Lead, Creatinine Quest test code 7507 HVYRU
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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 | |