| Test CODE | NAME |
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S523
Mercury, Plasma
| Methodology: | Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) |
| Performed: | Tuesday, Thursday |
| Reported: | 5-7 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Royal Blue (Plasma EDTA Trace Metal) - 1 ml plasma
Specimen Preparation: Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection. Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to sample collection. Plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Transfer separated plasma to a Transfer Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: Refrigerated : 1 week, Frozen: 1 month
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols INST
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| CPT Code(s): | 83825 |