Antimony, Blood

Test Code

6035

CPT Codes
83018

Preferred Specimen

1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA, trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Instructions

Collect sample in glass container (see Specimen Container)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Clotted specimens • Tubes containing heparin based anticoagulants • Plastic container • Light Green top tube (Lithium heparin) • Tan top tube - glass (Sodium Heparin) • Green top tube (Lithium Heparin) • Royal Blue top tube (Trace metal-free; Sodium Heparin) • Gray top tube (Sodium Fluoride/Potassium Oxalate) • Green top tube (Sodium Heparin)

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Setup Schedule

Set up: As needed; Report available: 5 days

Report Available

5 Days

Reference Range

Normally: Less than 5 mcg/L

Clinical Significance

Exposure monitoring/investigation.

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.