Antimony, Hair | Test Detail | Quest Diagnostics

Antimony, Hair

Test Code

6036

CPT Code(s)

83018

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

Test Code

6036

CPT Code(s)

83018

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

Ordering Restrictions may apply. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

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.

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Antimony, Hair - Exposure monitoring/investigation. Not for clinical diagnostic purposes.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

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.

This test is not available for New York patient testing.

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

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.

This test is not available for New York patient testing.

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

500 mg hair

Minimum Volume

500 mg

Collection Instructions

Collect a pencil-thick segment of hair. Bundle and cut at the roots. Wrap with twist tie at root end.

Transport Container

Plastic container (acid-washed or trace metal-free)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: Undetermined
Frozen: Undetermined

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

500 mg hair

Minimum Volume

500 mg

Collection Instructions

Collect a pencil-thick segment of hair. Bundle and cut at the roots. Wrap with twist tie at root end.

Transport Container

Plastic container (acid-washed or trace metal-free)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: Undetermined
Frozen: Undetermined

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Ordering Restrictions may apply. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

In-home collection is not available in your area 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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