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Aluminum, Plasma or Serum
Test Code:
071548
Performing Lab: LABCORP BURLINGTON
CPT Code:
82108   
Specimen Container Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube OR royal blue-top without EDTA
Specimen Type Serum OR plasma
Volume 7 mL
Minimum Volume 0.6 mL
Temperature Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Specimen Handling Separate serum or plasma immediately after the collection, and transfer to a certified metal-free transport tube (PeopleSoft No. 111166) for shipment to the laboratory.
Methodology Inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Stability Room Temperature: 14 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 14 days
Unacceptable Conditions Royal blue-top tube not used in specimen collection
Days Set-Up M-F
Shift Performed 1
TAT From Set-Up 2 - 4 Days
Result Code Result Name LOINC
071548 Aluminum, Plasma/Serum 5574-9