Heavy Metals Profile I, Whole Blood
Use
Monitor exposure to arsenic, lead, and mercury
Special Instructions
Patients preparing for the test should avoid seafood and red wine for 72 hours prior to collection. This precaution is aimed at minimizing confounding factors that can affect the accuracy of the test results. Samples should be collected in a royal blue-top (EDTA) tube and kept in the original tube for submission.
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.
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 29588-1
- 77307-7
- 5583-0
- 5685-3
Result Turnaround Time
2-5 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
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 |