Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Valencia
Epic ID
LAB01055
Lab Test Days
Tuesday and Friday
Standard TAT
1-5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Royal Blue (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collect in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube is also acceptable. Patient should refrain from taking vitamins or mineral supplements at least three days prior to specimen collection.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 8 Hours; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.7 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Centrigue serum or plasma within 1 hour 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
84255
Revised
09-14-18
Initials
SL