Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) or Atomic Absorption (AA)
Specimen Type
Urine, Timed Collection
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Valencia
Epic ID
LAB4108
Lab Test Days
Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday
Standard TAT
3-6 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-7 mL 24 Hour Urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free container
Container Type
Acid Washed Container
Collection Instructions
Collect with no preservative.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 5 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; Fecal contamination
Test Volume Required
7 mL 24 Hour Urine
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL 24 Hour Urine
Processing Instructions
To avoid contamination, measure total volume from container only and aliquot urine into a acid-wash or metal-free container. Indicate total volume in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
CPT Codes
82525
Revised
12-21-16
Initials
SL
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