Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Valencia
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Sunday, Wednesday, Friday
Standard TAT
1-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Royal Blue (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), sodium heparin (green-top), or a lithium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable. Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid hemolysis. Avoid worksite collection.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 10 Days; Refrigerated: 10 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Clotted; Gross hemolysis
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL RBC's
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL RBC;s
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge and separate RBCs into an acid washed plastic screw cap vial within 2 hours of collection.
CPT Codes
82525
Revised
11-14-19
Initials
SL
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