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Order Code LABGOR, HMHA Heavy Metals, Hair

Additional Codes

Mayo Test Code:HMHA

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

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)

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 Special Container
Hair Ambient (preferred)
  Frozen 
  Refrigerated 

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

Tuesday

CPT Code Information

82175-ASHA

83655-PBHA

83825-HGHAR

Method Description

The metals of interest are analyzed by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.(Unpublished Mayo method)

Reject Due To

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

Method Name

Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)