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Titanium, Blood
Test Code8329
Alias/See Also
LAB764
CPT Codes
83018
Preferred Specimen
2 mL whole blood collected in a trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Instructions
Submit in container with a non-Heparin based anticoagulant. Tubes containing Heparin based anticoagulants are not acceptable.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted Blood specimens • Tubes containing Heparin based anticoagulants • 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) • 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: 8 days
Report Available
8 Days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Exposure monitoring/investigation.
Performing Laboratory
National Medical Services
200 Welsh Rd
Horsham, PA 19044
