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Copper, Blood
Test Code35378
CPT Codes
82525
Preferred Specimen
1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
Submit in container with a non-Heparin based anticoagulant. Clotted Blood specimens are not acceptable.
Tubes containing Heparin based anticoagulants are not acceptable.
Tubes containing Heparin based anticoagulants are not acceptable.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted blood specimens • Tubes containing Heparin based anticoagulants
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: Varies; Report available: 7 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Exposure monitoring/investigation.
Performing Laboratory
NMS Labs
200 Welsh Rd
Horsham, PA 19044