ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Silver, Whole Blood : 0091229

Mnemonic: SILVER BLD

Methodology: Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-8 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Royal blue (EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Protect from light. Transport 1 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens not protected from light. Heparinized specimens. Clotted specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 2 weeks

Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 83789
Cross References: Ag (Silver, Whole Blood), Argyrol (Silver, Whole Blood), Silvadene (Silver, Whole Blood)
 
 

 

 

 
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