HEAVY METALS PANEL (3 TOXIC), WHOLE BLOOD | |
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Test Code: L072 | Specimen Collection: Whole Blood |
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Collection Notes: Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to specimen collection. Collect sample in an EDTA (royal blue top) tube. | |
Clinical Utility: The heavy metals panel serves as a means to evaluate and monitor exposure to heavy metals. It is useful in evaluating detoxification status. | |
CPT Code: 82175, 82570, 83655, 83825 | Testing Location: Specialty Diagnostics |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Whole blood(4ml) collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube Ambient 7 Hours Refrigerated 30 Days Frozen 1 Year |