| Components: Arsenic, Lead, Mercury |
| Method(s): Atomic Absorption/Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry |
| Specimen Required: |
| Collect: One 7 mL royal blue (K2EDTA) or (Na2 EDTA) top tube. |
| Transport: 7 mL whole blood at 20-25°C. (Min: 1.5 mL) |
| Stability: If the sample is drawn and stored in the appropriate container, the trace element values do not change with time.
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| Unacceptable Conditions: Heparin anticoagulant.
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| Schedule: Mon-Fri
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| Billing Code: 5010302 |
| CPT Code: 82175 Arsenic; 83655 Lead; 83825 Mercury |
| Reference Interval |
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| Component |
Reference Interval |
| Arsenic, Blood |
0.0-13.0 microgram/L |
| Lead, Blood (Venous) |
See Laboratory Report |
| Mercury, Blood |
0-10 microgram/L |
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