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Selenium, Plasma
850
| Methodology: | Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS) |
| Performed: | Tue. Thu |
| Reported: | 2-6 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Diet, medication, and supplements will introduce false positive results to this test. Patient should be notified to discontinue the supplements that contains Cu for one week prior to sample draw. Collect: Royal Blue Trace Metal K2EDTA OR Serum Trace Metal Royal Blue (NO ADDITIVE) – 0.5 ml Specimen preparation: Send the sample to the laboratory in a Styrofoambox that is filled with ice, stabilizing samples at 2-8°C for 24 hours. In 24 hours plasma/serum Must be separated from cells and transferred to a metal-free plastic transport tube. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: After separation from cells: Refrigerated at 2-8°C : 7 days Criteria for rejection: Specimens other than serum/plasma, specimens that are not separated from red cells, or specimens that are clotted. NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Laboratory Accu Reference Medical Laboratory |
| CPT Code(s): | 84255 |