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Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
NailNecessary Information
Indicate source of nails (fingernails or toenails), if known.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Hair and Nails Collection Kit (T565)
Specimen Volume: 0.2 g
Collection Instructions:
1. Prepare and transport specimen per the instructions in the kit or see Collecting Hair and Nails for Metals Testing.
2. Clippings should be taken from all 10 fingernails or toenails.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.05 g
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nail | Ambient (preferred) | ||
| Frozen | |||
| Refrigerated | |||
Reference Values
0-15 years: Not established
≥16 years: <1.0 mcg/g of nails
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
CPT Code Information
83825