Heavy Metals Panel with Cadmium, Random Urine
Test Code
15110
82175, 83655, 83825, 82300, 82570
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Clinical Significance
Heavy Metals Panel with Cadmium, Random Urine
Test Resources
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Test Details
Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, Mercury, Creatinine
Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to collection
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
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)
See individual tests
Preferred Specimen(s)
7 mL random urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free container
Alternative Specimen(s)
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
3 mL
Collection Instructions
Avoid worksite collection. Collect urine in an acid-washed or metal-free plastic container.
Transport Container
Acid-washed plastic urine container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 5 days
- Frozen: 14 days
Setup Schedule
7 mL random urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free container
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.
3 mL
Avoid worksite collection. Collect urine in an acid-washed or metal-free plastic container.
Acid-washed plastic urine container
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 14 days