Sign in →

Test Code HMHA Heavy Metals, Hair

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 

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

Report Available

2 to 14 days

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Reject Due To

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