| Method |
Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) |
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| CPT Code |
83655 |
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| Preferred Specimen |
EDTA Whole Blood |
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| Other Acceptable Specimens |
Heparinized Whole Blood (Royal Blue or Green Tube) |
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| Required Specimen Volume |
1-3 mls Whole Blood |
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| Minimum Specimen Volume |
1 ml Whole Blood |
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| Specimen Container |
Purple Top, 1-5 mls |
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| Specimen Identification |
Indicate patient name, DOB and collection date on tube. Include patient Medicaid Number if appropriate on requisition. |
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| Special Instructions |
Maintain sample at room temperature. |
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| Shipping Requirements |
Store and ship at room temperature 22° C |
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| Sample Rejection Criteria |
- Clotted Sample
- Specimen quantity not sufficient for testing (QNS)
- Mislabeled/Unlabeled specimen
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| Turn-around-time |
10 days |
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