Heavy Metal Screen Test | Austin Pathology

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Ordering Information	'Heavy metal testing' does not constitute a valid request. Specific metal/s must be individually listed by the doctor.
Laboratory	Not Applicable
Specimen	Not Applicable
Container	Not Applicable
Minimum Adult Volume	2mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	2mL

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Test Code	IREP
Laboratory Notes	Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions If a request for 'Heavy Metal Screen' without specified metals is received, enter an IREP code and contact the referring clinician to obtain confirmation of the specific tests required. Samples may be stored while a new form is sent to the laboratory. Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Laboratories Refer to IREP for confirmation of what tests are requested.

Test Code

IREP

Laboratory Notes

Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions

If a request for 'Heavy Metal Screen' without specified metals is received, enter an IREP code and contact the referring clinician to obtain confirmation of the specific tests required.
Samples may be stored while a new form is sent to the laboratory.

Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Laboratories

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