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Test Code HMNA Heavy Metals, Nails

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Nail


Necessary 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

ARSENIC

0-15 years: Not established

≥16 years: <1.0 mcg/g of nails

 

LEAD

<4.0 mcg/g of nails

Reference values apply to all ages.

 

MERCURY

0-15 years: Not established

≥16 years: <1.0 mcg/g of nails

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday

CPT Code Information

82175- ASNA

83655- PBNA

83825- HGNA

Report Available

2 to 8 days

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Reject Due To

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