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HelpTest ID HMHA Heavy Metals, Hair
Useful For
Detection of nonacute arsenic, mercury, and lead exposure using hair specimens
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
HairNecessary Information
Indicate source of hair (axillary, head, or pubic) if known
Specimen Required
Supplies: Hair and Nails Collection Kit (T565)
Source: Head (preferred), 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 Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hair | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Frozen | ||
| Refrigerated | ||
Special Instructions
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