Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to NMS Labs
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday and Thursday
Standard TAT
3 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. Serum or plasma separator tubes are unacceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 30 Days; Refrigerated: 30 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate (gray-top) tube; EDTA (lavender-top) tube; Serum/plasma separator tubes (SST/PST)
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.6 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Promtly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into an acid washed plastic screw capped vial using approved guidelines.
Comments
NMS Labs test code: 3140SP.
CPT Codes
83885
Revised
09-15-16
Initials
SL