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Clinical System Name
Miscellaneous Lab Test
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Blood
Container(s): Dark Blue Serum or Dark Blue EDTA
Preferred Vol: 6.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 2.5 mL
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Gold, Gold Microtainer, or Red Top-Plain
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2-8 C
Storage Location: Serum must be separated from cells ASAP. Transfer 3.0 mL serum or plasma (Min. 1.2 mL) to a Trace Element-Free plastic aliquot container affixed with a large Epic label. Place aliquot in CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack.
Off-Site Collection: See instructions above.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or Plasma | Room Temp |
30 d |
| Refrigerated | 30 d | |
| Frozen |
30 d |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | 6 - 10 d |
Performing Laboratory
NMS Labs
200 Welsh Road
Horsham, PA 19044
Phone Number: (215) 657-4900 or (800) 522-6671
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
82525
Methodology
Method: Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Analytical Volume: 1.2 mL Serum or Plasma
Limitations:
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Lab Test Name: | Copper - Free, Serum/Plasma |
| Reference Lab Test Number: | |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday through Friday via FedEx Priority Overnight. NMS accepts Saturday deliveries. |