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Mercury, Whole Blood
BLHG
Methodology: | Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS) |
Performed: | Mon, Wed, Fri |
Reported: | 2-4 days |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: No specific requirement. Collect: Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube – 0.5 ml whole blood. Specimen Preparation: Send Original Tube to the laboratory in a Styrofoam box that is filled with ice, stabilizing samples at 2-8°C for 24 hours. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Causes for Rejection: Specimen collected in tubes other than BD brand Royal Blue EDTA; Clotted specimen; Unlabeled Specimen; specimens other than whole blood Stability: Refrigerated: 1 week NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Lab Accu Reference Medical Laboratory |
CPT Code(s): | 83825 |