| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
S558
Zinc, Plasma or Serum, NY State
| Methodology: | Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-4 days |
| Specimen Required: |
Patient Preparation: Diet, medication, and nutritional supplements may introduce interfering substances. Upon the advice of their physician, patients should be encouraged to discontinue nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, and nonessential over-the-counter medications for one week prior to sample draw. Collect: Royal blue (no additives), or royal blue (EDTA) - 2 ml serum or plasma Specimen Preparation: Do not allow plasma to remain on cells. Centrifuge and pour off plasma or serum ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer plasma or serum to a Standard Transfer Tube. Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated or frozen. Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes. Specimens that are not separated from the red cells or clot. Hemolyzed specimens. Stability : If the specimen is drawn and stored in the appropriate container, the trace element values do not change with time. NOTE: * This test is approved for New York patients ONLY, please refer to test code SRZN for specimen requirements for all other States . * Performing Laboratory ARUP Laboratory |
| CPT Code(s): | 84630 |