| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
S513
Copper, Plasma, NY State
| Methodology: | Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Diet, medication, and nutritional supplements may introduce interfering substances. Patients should be encouraged to discontinue nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, and non-essential over-the-counter medications (upon the advice of their physician).
Collect: Royal blue (no additive) or Royal blue (EDTA) - 2 ml plasma or serum
Specimen Preparation: Centrifuge; do not allow plasma or serum to remain on cells. Transfer plasma or serum to a Standard Transport Tube . Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated or frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes and specimens that are not separated from the red cells or clot within 6 hours.
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 950 for specimen requirements for all other States . * Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory |
| CPT Code(s): | 82525 |