Heavy Metals Profile I, Whole Blood (Arsenic; Lead; Mercury)

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Category:

Turnaround Time: 2 - 5 days
CPT Code:

82175, 83655, 83825

Test Type: 7 mL Whole blood
Stability Time:

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/thaw cycles

Stable x3

Overview:

Monitor exposure to arsenic, lead, and mercury.

Collection Details:

Patient Preparation:

Patient should avoid seafood and red wine 72 hours prior to collection.

Collection Instructions:

Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube; submit original tube.

Maintain specimen at room temperature.