Test Details

Mnemonic

HMPV

Ordering Code

3400852

CPT-4 Code(s)

82175, 83655, 83825

Specimen Information

Patient Preparation

Avoid seafood consumption 48 hours prior to specimen collection. Collection material such as alcohol swabs should be lead free. Use powder-free gloves during collection.

Collect

EDTA trace metal tube

Specimen Preparation

Send 4.0 mL whole blood refrigerated in original tube or in a Quest trace element blood transport tube (lavender label). A completed heavy metal form must accompany sample.

Alternate Specimen

Sodium heparin trace metal tube

Minimum Volume

2.0 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Clotted specimen, lavender EDTA tube

Stability

Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry or Atomic Spectroscopy
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Reference Range

Analyte/Age Reference Range
Arsenic <23 mcg/L
Whole blood Arsenic level >100 mcg/L
is indicative of acute/chronic exposure.
Lead 0-6 yrs <5 mcg/dL
Lead >6 yrs <10.0 mcg/dL
Mercury <10 mcg/L
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Performing Laboratory

Quest
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New York DOH Approval Status

No
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