| Test Name |
Metals/Metalloids Panel 1, Urine |
| Test Includes |
Arsenic (Creatinine corrected) [ICP/MS], Arsenic [ICP/MS], Creatinine [Colorimetry], Lead (Creatinine corrected) [ICP/MS], Lead [ICP/MS], Mercury (Creatinine corrected) [ICP/MS], Mercury [ICP/MS] |
| Purpose |
Exposure Monitoring/Investigation |
| Category |
Metal/Element, Biological Marker (Renal) |
| Method(s) |
Colorimetry (C)
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) |
| Specimen Container |
Plastic container (Acid washed or Trace metal-free) |
| Special Handling |
Unpreserved urine should be refrigerated immediately and analyzed within 1 week of collection. Acceptable preservatives include: Trace Metal Free Hydrochloric Acid or Nitric Acid (0.1 mL of 12M acid/10 mL urine). Avoid exposure to gadolinium-based contrast media for 48 hours prior to sample collection. Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to sample collection. |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: 7 day(s)
Refrigerated: 7 day(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 14 day(s) |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[ICP/MS] Friday 1 day
[ICP/MS] Monday Thursday 1 day
[Colorimetry] Monday-Saturday 2nd Shift 1 day
[ICP/MS] Tuesday Thursday 2 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[Colorimetry] 82570
[ICP/MS] 82175
[ICP/MS] 83655
[ICP/MS] 83825 |
Reflex Testing
(when required, addl' fee may apply) |
6022U - Specific Gravity Confirmation, Urine |