Heavy Metals Profile II Blood Test
A Heavy Metals Profile II Blood Test monitors exposure to arsenic, lead, mercury, and cadmium.
CPT Code(s):
82175,82300,83655,83825
Methodology:
Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Preparation:
Patient should avoid seafood and red wine 72 hours prior to collection.
Test Results:
5-6 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.
Walk-In Lab is prohibited from selling LabCorp tests to residents in the following states:NY, NJ, RI, MA, MD
Heavy metals can enter your system in several ways. One might breathe them in, ingest, or they can be absorbed through the skin. An excess amount of these metals in the blood could lead to health problems such as:
- vision problems
- fatigue
- gastrointestinal discomfort
- muscle pain
- headaches
This test checks for exposure of arsenic, lead, mercury, and cadmium in the blood.
