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HelpTest Code LAB3318 Molybdenum, Serum
Additional Codes
Molybdenum
Reporting Name
Molybdenum, SSCH Clinical System Name: Molybdenum Level
Useful For
Monitoring of parenteral nutrition
Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear
As an indicator of molybdenum cofactor deficiency
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Patient Preparation: High concentrations of gadolinium and iodine are known to potentially interfere with most inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry-based metal tests. If either gadolinium- or iodine-containing contrast media has been administered, a specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.
Supplies:
-Metal Free B-D Tube (No Additive), 6 mL (T184)
-Metal Free Specimen Vial (T173)
Collection Container/Tube: Plain, royal blue-top Vacutainer plastic trace element blood collection tube
Submission Container/Tube: 7-mL Mayo metal-free, screw-capped, polypropylene vial
Specimen Volume: 1.6 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes; then centrifuge the specimen to separate serum from the cellular fraction.
2. Remove the stopper. Carefully pour specimen into a Mayo metal-free, polypropylene vial, avoiding transfer of the cellular components of blood. Do not insert a pipet into the serum to accomplish transfer, and do not ream the specimen with a wooden stick to assist with serum transfer.
3. See Metals Analysis Specimen Collection and Transport for complete instructions.
Processing Note: Use of a standard pipette is acceptable for aliquoting these samples.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | METAL FREE |
| Ambient | 14 days | METAL FREE | |
| Frozen | 14 days | METAL FREE |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
0.3-2.0 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Wednesday
TAT: 3 - 9 days
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
83018
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| MOLPS | Molybdenum, S | 5698-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 89270 | Molybdenum, S | 5698-6 |
Method Description
The metal of interest is analyzed by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.(Unpublished Mayo method)
Report Available
1 to 8 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Method Name
Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Aliases: Mo (Molybdenum); Molybdenum (Mo)