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
Tuesday and Friday
Standard TAT
1-5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Royal Blue (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection. Whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or sodium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 72 Hours; Refrigerated: 72 Hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
2 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole Blood
CPT Codes
83785
Revised
11-09-19
Initials
SL