Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC31831Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Heavy Metals Profile I, Whole Blood
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Monitor exposure to arsenic, lead, and mercury
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
This test measures arsenic, lead, and mercury levels, and is not cleared or approved by the FDA. While highly effective for detecting exposure to these heavy metals, other metals or contaminants are not assessed. Clotted specimens are unacceptable and will be rejected, thus careful collection and handling are critical.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Arsenic
AnalyteArsenic, Blood
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Lead
AnalyteLead, Blood
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Mercury
AnalyteMercury, Blood
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 29588-1 - Heavy Met Pnl Bld
Result Codes
- 77307-7 - Lead BldV-mCnc
- 5583-0 - Arsenic Bld-mCnc
- 5685-3 - Mercury Bld-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
2-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
7 mL
Minimum Volume
1.1 mL
Container
Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube; submit original tube.
Patient Preparation
Patient should avoid seafood and red wine 72 hours prior to collection.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Clotted specimen
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
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