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Test Code HMHA Heavy Metals, Hair

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Reporting Name

Heavy Metals, Hair

Specimen Type

Hair


Necessary Information


Indicate source of hair (axillary, head, or pubic) if known



Specimen Required


Supplies: Hair and Nails Collection Kit (T565)

Source: Head, beard, mustache, chest, pubic

Specimen Volume: 0.2 g

Collection Instructions: Prepare and transport specimen per the instructions in kit or see Collecting Hair and Nails for Metals Testing.


Reject Due To

  All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Hair Ambient (preferred)
  Frozen 
  Refrigerated 

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.05 g

Day(s) Performed

Wednesday

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Report Available

2 to 14 days

Reference Values

ARSENIC

0-15 years: Not established

≥16 years: <1.0 mcg/g of hair

 

LEAD

<4.0 mcg/g of hair

Reference values apply to all ages.

 

MERCURY

0-15 years: Not established

≥16 years:<1.0 mcg/g of hair

Useful For

Detection of nonacute arsenic, mercury, and lead exposure using hair specimens

CPT Code Information

82175

83655

83825

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
HMHA Heavy Metals, Hair 34667-6

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
31896 Arsenic, Hair 5584-8
31900 Mercury, Hair 5686-1
31898 Lead, Hair 5673-9
PBHSC Specimen Source 31208-2
HGHSC Specimen Source 31208-2
ASHSC Specimen Source 31208-2

Profile Information

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
ASHA Arsenic, Hair Yes Yes
PBHA Lead, Hair Yes Yes
HGHAR Mercury, Hair Yes Yes