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Thallium, Blood
Test Code8830
Alias/See Also
LAB1026
CPT Codes
83018
Preferred Specimen
4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: Sodium heparin trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube, EDTA (lavender-top) tube, sodium heparin (green-top) tube, or sodium heparin lead-free (tan top) tube
Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non acid washed/non metal free container may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that a re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended. EDTA (lavender-top) tube, sodium heparin (green-top) and sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tubes will be run with disclaimer.
Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non acid washed/non metal free container may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that a re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended. EDTA (lavender-top) tube, sodium heparin (green-top) and sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tubes will be run with disclaimer.
Instructions
Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection.
Transport Container
EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
This test code is for non-New York patient testing. For New York patient testing, see test code 13649.
Setup Schedule
Tues, thurs, sat
Report Available
3-7 days
Reference Range
<5.1 mcg/L
Clinical Significance
Exposure to thallium is primarily through foods and may occur in highly selected industrial environments. Blood thallium may be used in assessing chronic toxicity.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion |
2501 South State Hwy 121, Suite 1100 |
Lewisville, TX 75067-8188 |