| Methodology: |
Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
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| Performed: |
Tue, Fri
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| Reported: |
1-5 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Patient Prep: 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 EDTA).
Specimen Preparation: Centrifuge; Do not allow serum to remain on cells. Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Trace Element-Free Transport Tube (ARUP supply #43116). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 0.5 mL)
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, within 6 hours.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): If the specimen is drawn and stored in the appropriate container, the trace element values do not change with time.
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