Arsenic 24 hour Urine; Lead 24 hour Urine; Mercury 24 hour Urine
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.
Patient should avoid seafood consumption 48 hours prior to specimen collection
* This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Avoid worksite collection
Printable Patient Collection Instructions
English 24 Hour Urine Collection
Spanish 24 Hour Urine Collection
Burmese 24 Hour Urine Collection
Arabic 24 Hour Urine Collection
Not collected in acid washed/metal free container
Received ambient in the laboratory
Transport
Cold Packs
Arsenic, 24-Hour Urine ≤80 mcg/L
Lead, 24-Hour Urine <80 mcg/L
Mercury, 24-Hour Urine ≤20 mcg/L
Mercury Toxic Level: > or = 150 mcg/L
Limitations: Ingestion of seafood within three days of specimen collection can affect results.
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.
Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non acid-washed/non metal-free container may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
1 to 4 days
00917003; 00917004
82175, 83655, 83825 CPT code 81050 may be added at an additional charge for volume measurement