Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to MedFusion
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday-Saturday
Standard TAT
2-5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-4ml Whole Blood
Container Type
EDTA (Royal Blue-Top) Tube
Collection Instructions
Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube also acceptable. To avoid contamination, use powderless gloves. Patient should refrain from taking mineral supplements, vitamin B12 or vitamin B complex 3 days prior to specimen collection
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 5 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
4ml Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
2ml Whole blood
Processing Instructions
Do not aliquot specimens.
CPT Codes
83018
Revised
6/10/26
Initials
IM