HEAVY METALS PANEL 4 BLOOD
Order Code ID
2285
Test Description
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Abbreviation
Alias
Specimen Description
Whole Blood
Container Type
EDTA (Royal Blue Top) Tube
CPT Code
82175,82300,83655,83825
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Turnaround Time
2 - 4 Days
Minimum Volume
7.0 mL
LOINC
5671-3
LOINC Description
Lead
Handling/Draw Instructions
Mercury is volatile; concentration may reduce after seven or more days of storage. If the specimen is drawn and stored in the appropriate container, the arsenic, cadmium, and lead values do not change with time.. Rejection Criteria: Heparin anticoagulant. Frozen specimens.
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