Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS); Atomic Spectroscopy (AS)
Synonyms
ZN, Plasma
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Valencia
Epic ID
LAB01078
Lab Test Days
Tuesday-Saturday
Standard TAT
2-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Royal Blue (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Serum collected in a no additive (royal blue-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 5 Days; Refrigerated: 10 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; Serum or plasma not separated from cells within 2 hours; Specimens submitted in non-trace or non-acid washed container
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 2 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
84630
Revised
09-14-18
Initials
SL