Heavy Metals Panel, Random Urine
What it measures
- Creatinine, Random UrineLOINC 2161-8
- Arsenic, UrineLOINC 13463-5
- Mercury, Random UrineLOINC 13465-0
- Lead, UrineLOINC 13466-8
Before the visit
Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to collection.
Specimen
- Specimen
- 7 mL random urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free container
- Minimum volume
- 3 mL
- Also accepted
- 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.
- Container
- Acid-washed plastic urine container
- Temperature
- Refrigerated (cold packs)
Avoid worksite collection. Collect urine in an acid-washed or metal-free plastic container.
Billing
CPT 82175, 83655, 83825, 82570