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HelpTest ID HMNA Heavy Metals, Nails
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Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASNA | Arsenic, Nails | Yes | Yes |
| PBNA | Lead, Nails | Yes | Yes |
| HGNA | Mercury, Nails | Yes | Yes |
Special Instructions
Method Name
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Reporting Name
Heavy Metals, NailsSpecimen Type
NailContainer/Tube: Hair and Nails Collection Kit (T565)
Specimen Volume: 0.5 g
Collection Instructions:
1. Prepare and transport specimen per the instructions in the kit or see Collecting Hair and Nails for Metals Testing in Special Instructions.
2. Clippings should be taken from all 10 fingernails or toenails.
Additional Information: If known, indicate source of nails (fingernails or toenails).
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.1 g
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Nail | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Frozen | ||
| Refrigerated | ||
Clinical Information
"See Individual Unit Codes"
Reference Values
ARSENIC
0-15 years: not established
≥16 years: 0.0-0.9 mcg/g of nails
LEAD
0.0-3.9 mcg/g of nails
Reference values apply to all ages.
MERCURY
0-15 years: not established
≥16 years: 0.0-0.9 mcg/g of nails
Cautions
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Day(s) Performed
Monday; 3 p.m.
Report Available
2 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Medical Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
See Individual Test IDsCPT Code Information
82175-Arsenic
83655-Lead
83825-Mercury