Heavy Metal Screen, Blood

Specimen:

Test Code

HMQ

Specimen Name

Heavy Metal Screen, Blood

Collect

Royal Blue EDTA Whole Blood

Submit

6 mLs

Special Handling

Rejection Criteria

Stability

Refrigerated 28 days

Methodology

Performed

Performed Monday through Saturday - Reported 2-4 days

Reported

CPT Codes

  • 82175
  • 82300
  • 83655
  • 83825

Components

Test includes: arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury. https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/-/media/it-mmfiles/Special-Instructions/B/8/F/Lead_Heavy_Metals_Reporting_Form

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