Heavy Metals Panel with Cadmium, Urine

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • MISC
  • Soft Test Code:
  • MSOT
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 15110
Alternate Names
  • Heavy Metal Random Urine
  • Heavy Metals Panel with Cadmium, Random Urine
  • Heavy Metals Panel, Random Urine
Included Tests

Arsenic Random Urine; Cadmium Random Urine; Creatinine Random Urine; Lead Random Urine; Mercury Random Urine


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Test Notes

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 a re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.


Patient Preparation

Patient should avoid seafood consumption 48 hours prior to specimen collection


Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

7.0 mL Random Urine in acid washed container
Minimum Volume:
3.0 mL Random Urine in Acid Washed Container*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Specimen Information:


Collection Instructions:

Urine is to be collected in an acid washed container


Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient: 48 Hours
  • Refrigerated: 5 Days
  • Frozen (-20 C or colder): 14 Days

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Refer to Interpretive Results


Methodology:
  • Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly
Days Performed
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Miscellaneous
Turn Around Time

1 to 2 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

00913333


CPT Coding

82175, 82300, 82570, 83655, 83825