Test Details

Mnemonic

UHVMR

Ordering Code

3708165

CPT-4 Code(s)

82175, 83655, 83825, 82570

Specimen Information

Patient Preparation

Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to collection. Avoid worksite collection.

Collect

Random urine in an acid washed container

Specimen Preparation

Send 7.0 mL urine refrigerated in an acid washed screw-capped plastic container. Call for collection container. A completed heavy metal form must accompany sample. Test performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or a non-acid washed/non-metal free container may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube or container is received it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results will be reported with a message that a resubmission with a trace element tube/container if recommended.

Minimum Volume

3.0 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Urine acidified with HCl

Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 14 days

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry, Colorimetric
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Reference Range

See Report
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Performing Laboratory

Quest
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New York DOH Approval Status

No
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