ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Heavy Metals Panel 3, Blood : 0099470

Mnemonic: HY MET B

Methodology: Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry
Performed: Mon-Sat
Reported: 1-4 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 7 mL royal blue (K2EDTA) or (Na2EDTA).

Transport:  7 mL whole blood at 20-25°C. (Min: 1.5 mL)

Pediatric Collection/Transport:  1.5 mL whole blood at 20-25°C.

Unacceptable Conditions:  Heparin anticoagulant.

Stability:  If the sample is drawn and stored in the appropriate container, the trace element values do not change with time.
Reference Interval:

 
Test Number Components Reference Interval
0099045Arsenic, Blood 0.0-13.0 µg/L
0099305Mercury, Whole Blood 0-10 µg/L
0020098Lead, Blood (Venous) By report

CPT Code(s): 82175 Arsenic; 83655 Lead; 83825 Mercury
 
 

 

 

 
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