Test directory: Heavy Metals Panel, 24 Hr Urine

Ordering Code 699
Test Name Heavy Metals Panel, 24 Hr Urine
Alias Arsenic, Mercury and Lead Panel,
24 Hr Urine
Preferred Specimen 24-Hour Urine
Preferred Container 24-Hour Urine container - Metal free or Acid washed
Other Specimen/Container Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non-acid washed/non-metal free container may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that a re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Optimum Volume 50 mL
Collection Instructions Patient should refrain from eating seafood, taking mineral or herbal supplements 48 hours prior to collection. Do not use a metal urinal or bedpan as a collection device. Avoid worksite collection.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
If sending specimen after 3 days of receipt into the lab,
then send FROZEN.
Specimen Stability Ambient: 48 Hours
Refrigerated: 5 Days
Frozen: 14 Days
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 7 Days
Methodology Inductively-coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 1, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Arsenic, 24 Hr Urine ALL See report.
Lead, 24 Hr Urine ALL See report.
Mercury, 24 Hr Urine ALL See report.
Urine Volume ALL See report.
Collection Duration ALL See report.