Micronutrient, Molybdenum, Blood

Test Code

10216

CPT Codes
83018

Preferred Specimen

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

Patient Preparation
Patient should refrain from taking mineral supplements 3 days before specimen collection and from eating legumes and leafy vegetables 2 days before specimen collection.

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Sodium heparin trace metal-free (green-top) tube • Sodium heparin trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube • Sodium heparin trace metal-free (tan-top) tube

Instructions

Patients should be 18 years of age or greater.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days

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

Gross hemolysis • Clotted specimen

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.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Tues, Thurs, Sat; Report available: 2-4 days

Reference Range

≥18 years

<2.2 mcg/L

Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.

Clinical Significance

Molybdenum is an essential trace element. In anemia, molybdenum concentration decreases in both erythrocytes and plasma. Toxic doses can cause anemia and abnormal copper metabolism.

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.