HEAVY METALS PROFILE, BLOOD
| Synonyms: | Arsenic; Mercury; Cadmium; Lead |
| Computer Code: | (CMISC) |
| Specimen Collection: | Order each individual test: RCD, LEAD, RARSE, RMERC. Draw 2 (7 mL) Royal Blue (EDTA) Top Tubes and 1 tan top tube) |
| Minimum Volume: | 1.1 mL whole blood |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Testing not available as a profile. Order each test individually. Maintain royal blue top tubes unspun. 1 tube refrigerated and 1 tube at room temperature. Maintain tan top tube unspun and refrigerated. |
| Reference Values: | See individual tests |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
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See Addendum XVII |