| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
QA19
Aluminum, Blood
| Methodology: | Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) |
| Performed: | Monday, Wednesday, Saturday |
| Reported: | 9-11 days |
| Specimen Required: |
Patient Preparation: None required.
Collect: Preferred Specimen(s): No additive (royal blue-top) trace element tube - 1 ml serum. Alternative Specimen(s): EDTA (royal blue-top) tube OR Sodium Heparin (royal blue-top) tube - 1 ml plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Draw one (royal blue-top) tube of blood and discard. Draw second (royal-blue top) tube. Allow to clot in an upright position. Centrifuge and pour (do not pipette) the serum or plasma into a transport tube. Storage/Transport Temperature: Room Temperature. Stability: Room Temperature: 4 days; Refrigerated 14 days, Frozen 30 days.
Note: * This test is approved for all states. *
Performing Lab Quest Diagnostics Nichols Chantilly, VA |
| CPT Code(s): | 82108 |