Posted Date
Effective Date
Update Type Reference range changed
CPT Code 82175 Arsenic, 82300 Cadmium, 83655 Lead, 83825 Mercury 
Order Code HMBD
Referral Laboratory Mayo Medical Laboratories

TEST CHANGE

 

Heavy Metal Screen, Blood

Order Code:                 HMBD                         

CPT Code:                   82175 Arsenic, 82300 Cadmium, 83655 Lead, 83825 Mercury 

Referral Laboratory:    Mayo Medical Laboratories

 

Effective December 20, 2021 MLabs will change Heavy Metal Screen, Blood (HMBD) testing reference range per Mayo Medical Laboratories.

 

Current Reference Range

 

New Reference Range

Lead

 

Lead

All Ages: <5.0 mcg/dL

 

0-5 years: <3.5 mcg/dL

 

 

≥ 6 years: <5.0 mcg/dL

Critical Values:

 

Critical Values:

Pediatrics: (≤ 15 years) ≥ 20.0 mcg/dL

 

Pediatrics: (≤ 15 years) ≥ 20.0 mcg/dL

Adults: (≥ 16 years) ≥ 70.0 mcg/dL

 

Adults: (≥ 16 years) ≥ 70.0 mcg/dL