Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Whole Blood
Quest Diagnostics Valencia
Other Reference Test
2 Days a week
1 Day
1-2 mL Whole Blood
Royal Blue (EDTA)
Whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or sodium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable. Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection. Avoid hemolysis.
Refrigerate-Only
Room Temp: 6 Hours; Refrigerated: 72 Hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
2 mL Whole Blood
1 mL Whole Blood
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