Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC44626Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Heavy Metals Profile II, Whole Blood
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Monitor exposure to arsenic, lead, mercury, and cadmium
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The test performance characteristics were determined by Labcorp, and it has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. High levels of arsenic can result from dietary consumption of seafood, which might affect results. Proper differentiation between methylmercury and inorganic mercury exposure is advised using both blood and urine mercury levels.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
4 targets
Arsenic, bloodCadmium, bloodLead, bloodMercury, blood
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
- 5609-3 - Cadmium 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
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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