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Test Code HMHA Heavy Metals, Hair

Reporting Name

Heavy Metals, Hair

Useful For

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

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

Method Name

Triple-Quadrupole Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

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.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.05 g

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Hair Ambient (preferred)
  Frozen 
  Refrigerated 

Reject Due To

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

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

Day(s) Performed

Wednesday

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

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Report Available

2 to 14 days