HEAVY METALS PROFILE, BLOOD
Synonyms: | Arsenic; Mercury; Cadmium; Lead |
Computer Code: | (CMISC) |
Specimen Collection: | Order each individual test: RCD, LEAD, RARSE, RMERC Draw one brown tube and 2 EDTA royal blue top tubes to complete all 4 tests |
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Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Testing not available as a profile. Order each test individually. Maintain Royal Blue Top Tube unspun. 1 tube refrigerated and 1 tube at room temp. Maintain Brown top tube unspun, refrigerated |
Reference Values: | See individual tests |
Lab Code: | Send Out |
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Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |