Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Specimen Type
Urine, Random
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Valencia
Epic ID
LAB08054
Lab Test Days
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Standard TAT
1 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-7 mL Random 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 non acid washed/non metal free contianer may not accurately reflect the patients level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that a re-submission with a trace element tube/ container is recommended.
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 Random Urine
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Random Urine
Processing Instructions
Submit urine in a trace elelment or acid washed/metal free container.
Included Tests
Arsenic, Mercury, Lead and Creatinine
CPT Codes
82175, 83655, 83825, 82570
Revised
04-20-22