Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Specimen Type
Urine, Timed Collection
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Valencia
Epic ID
LAB08056
Lab Test Days
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Standard TAT
1 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-7 mL 24 Hour Urine
Container Type
Acid Washed Container
Collection Instructions
Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to collection. Avoid worksite collection. Collect urine in an acid washed or metal free plastic container. Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or no acid washed/non metal free container may not accurately reflect the patients level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated resutls shall be reported with a message that a re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended. Indicate start date/time and end date/time on container.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 5 Days; Frozen: 14 Days
Test Volume Required
7 mL 24 Hour Urine
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL 24 Hour Urine
Processing Instructions
To avoid contamination, measure total volume from container only and aliquot urine into a acid-wash or metal-free container. Indicate total volume in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
Included Tests
Arsenic, Lead and Mercury
CPT Codes
82175, 83655, 83825
Revised
01-28-18
Initials
SL