HEAVY METALS SCREEN, RANDOM OR 24 HOUR URINE

General Information

Alias: Metal Screen

Performed: Sun-Sat

Turn Around Time: 2-5 days

CPT Codes: 82175; 83655; 83825; 82300; if reflexed, add 82175

Performed By: Referral Lab

Notes:

Patients should be encouraged to discontinue nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, non-essential over-the-counter medications, and avoid shellfish and seafood for 48 to 72 hours. Collection of urine specimens from patients receiving iodinated or gadolinium-based contrast media should be avoided for a minimum of 72 hours post-exposure. Collection from patients with impaired kidney function should be avoided for a minimum of 14 days post -contrast media exposure.

For Lab Staff Only:  Aliquot into Trace Element Free tube.  No pH adjustment or preservative required. 

Clinical Utility: Useful in the assessment of acute and chronic exposure to arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead.

Link: Heavy Metals Panel 4, Urine with Reflex to Arsenic Fractionated

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