Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Valencia
Epic ID
LAB01012
Lab Test Days
Wednesday and Friday
Standard TAT
1-5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Royal Blue (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 30 Days; Frozen: 60 Days
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; Sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.7 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 4 hours of collection. Transfer serum or plasma into a trace element vial. Indicate Metal Free (MF) serum or plasma on specimen and on batch sheet.
CPT Codes
83785
Revised
09-14-18
Initials
SL