Micronutrient, Mercury, Blood

Test Code

10254

CPT Code(s)

83825

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

Test Code

10254

CPT Code(s)

83825

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

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Clinical Significance

Micronutrient, Mercury, Blood - Mercury, a highly toxic metal, is present in select industrial environments and in contaminated ocean fish.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Patient Preparation

Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to sample collection.

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

≥18 years

≤10 mcg/L

Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Patient Preparation

Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to sample collection.

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Assay Category

Reference Range(s)

≥18 years

≤10 mcg/L

Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube

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.

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Collection Instructions

Patients should be 18 years of age or greater.
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Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection.

Transport Container

EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Clotted

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Collection Instructions

Patients should be 18 years of age or greater.
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection.

Transport Container

EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Clotted

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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