Heavy Metals Panel (Venous)
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Whole blood
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
Heavy Metals Panel (Venous) - Useful in the diagnosis of toxicity due to Arsenic, Lead or Mercury.
- Arsenic, Blood
- Lead (Venous)
- Mercury, Blood
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Details
Heavy Metals Panel (Venous) - Useful in the diagnosis of toxicity due to Arsenic, Lead or Mercury.
What type of sample is required for this test?
4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube
Test Resources
For more information, please consult your healthcare provider.
3–5 business days
Arsenic, Blood <23 mcg/L
Whole blood arsenic level >100 mcg/L is indicative of acute or chronic exposure. Urine is usually the best specimen for the analysis of arsenic in body fluids. Blood levels tend to be low even when urine concentrations are high.
Lead (Venous)
Age Reference Range
Birth–6 years <3.5 mcg/dL
>6 years <3.5 mcg/dL
Blood lead levels in the range of 5–9 mcg/dL have been associated with adverse health effects in children aged 6 years and younger. Patient management varies by age and CDC Blood Lead Level range. Refer to the CDC website regarding Lead Publications/Case Management for recommended interventions.
Mercury, Blood ≤10 mcg/L
Whole blood arsenic level >100 mcg/L is indicative of acute or chronic exposure. Urine is usually the best specimen for the analysis of arsenic in body fluids. Blood levels tend to be low even when urine concentrations are high.
Lead (Venous)
Age Reference Range
Birth–6 years <3.5 mcg/dL
>6 years <3.5 mcg/dL
Blood lead levels in the range of 5–9 mcg/dL have been associated with adverse health effects in children aged 6 years and younger. Patient management varies by age and CDC Blood Lead Level range. Refer to the CDC website regarding Lead Publications/Case Management for recommended interventions.
Mercury, Blood ≤10 mcg/L
Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to sample collection.
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: NA
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: EDTA (royal blue-top) tube
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 5 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Clotted specimen • EDTA (lavender-top) tube
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
