Method(s)
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Suggested CPT Code(s)
82175
82300
82495
83655
83825
New York State Approval Status

Not Approved

Turnaround Time

8 days

Test Includes
1 Mercury Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) mcg/g 0.1 Metal/Element
2 Chromium Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) mcg/g 0.1 Metal/Element
3 Arsenic Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) mcg/g 0.5 Metal/Element
4 Cadmium Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) mcg/g 0.05 Metal/Element
5 Lead Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) mcg/g 0.5 Metal/Element

Compliance Statement
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Sample Type
Hair
Requested Volume
500 mg
Minimum Volume
500 mg
Special Handling
Collect a pencil-thick segment of hair. Bundle, cut at roots, wrap with twist tie at root end.
Sample Container
Plastic container (Acid washed or Trace metal-free)

Additional Collection Instructions

Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Light Protection
Not Required
Rejection Criteria
None

Rejection criteria pertain to clinical sample submissions only.

Stability
Room Temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: Undetermined
Frozen (-20 °C): Undetermined

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA Guidelines and are for informational purposes only. NMS Labs Does not assume responsibility for billing errors due to Reliance on the CPT Codes listed in this document.

*The information contained in this document represents database configurations, as they will appear on the effective date listed above.