Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Synonyms
Wilson's Disease
Specimen Type
Tissue
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday and Thursday
Standard TAT
3-6 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2 cm Liver Biopsy Tissue or 2 mg Tissue in Paraffin Block (if no more than 1-2 cutes have been made to it for slides)
Container Type
Royal Blue (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Collect 2 cm Liver Biopsy tissue in a (royal blue-top) Trace Metal Free tube. Paraffin block or fixed tissue is also acceptable. 1. Two mg of liver tissue is required. This is typically a piece of tissue from a 22-gauge needle biopsy at least 2 cm long. If an 18-gauge needle is used, the tissue must be at least 1 cm in length. 2. Any specimen vial other than a Mayo metal-free vial used should be plastic, leached with 10% nitric acid for 2 days, rinsed with redistilled water, and dried in clean air.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-ONLY
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Indefinitely (Unacceptable for Fresh Tissue); Refrigerated: Indefinitely (10 Days for Fresh Tissue); Frozen: Indefinitely (Unacceptable for Fresh Tissue)
Test Volume Required
5 mg Liver Biopsy Tissue
Minimum Test Volume
2 mg Liver Biopsy Tissue
CPT Codes
82525
Revised
11/10/23
Initials
SA