ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Fluoride, Serum or Plasma : 0091341

Mnemonic: FLUORIDE

Methodology: Quantitative Ion Chromatography
(Ion Exchange Chromatography)
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-9 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red or lavender (EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Separate from cells within 2 hours. Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Gray (potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride) or separator tubes.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 2 months

Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 82735
Cross References: F (Fluoride, Serum or Plasma)
 
 

 

 

 
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