Metals Acute Poisoning Panel, Blood (CSA)

Test Code

35444

CPT Code(s)

82175, 82300, 82495, 82525, 83825, 83885, 84255, 84630, 83018 (x5)

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

Test Code

35444

CPT Code(s)

82175, 82300, 82495, 82525, 83825, 83885, 84255, 84630, 83018 (x5)

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

Not offered in Quest Nichols Institute - Chantilly, VA | Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano | Quest Nichols Institute -San Juan Capistrano, CA. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

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Clinical Significance

Metals Acute Poisoning Panel, Blood (CSA)

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Includes

Antimony, Arsenic, Bismuth, Cadmium, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Mercury, Molybdenum, Nickel, Selenium, Tellurium, Zinc

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 performance characteristics have been determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Includes

Antimony, Arsenic, Bismuth, Cadmium, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Mercury, Molybdenum, Nickel, Selenium, Tellurium, Zinc

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 performance characteristics have been determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

6 mL blood collected in a Sarstedt S-Monovette® Trace metal analysis; Lithium heparin (orange-top) tube or EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube

Minimum Volume

2.3 mL

Collection Instructions

Clotted blood specimens are not acceptable.
Collect sample in glass trace metal free container or Sarstedt S-Monovette Trace metal analysis; lithium heparin (orange-top) tube.
Other tubes containing heparin based anticoagulants are not acceptable.

Transport Container

Sarstedt S-Monovette Trace metal analysis; Lithium heparin (orange-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Plastic container/plastic tube • Clotted blood • Tubes containing heparin based anticoagulants • Lithium heparin (green-top) tube • Sodium heparin glass (tan-top) tube • Sodium heparin trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube • Sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate (gray-top) tube • Sodium heparin (green-top) tube • EDTA (lavender-top) tube • Lithium heparin (light green-top) tube

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

6 mL blood collected in a Sarstedt S-Monovette® Trace metal analysis; Lithium heparin (orange-top) tube or EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube

Minimum Volume

2.3 mL

Collection Instructions

Transport Container

Sarstedt S-Monovette Trace metal analysis; Lithium heparin (orange-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

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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