Silcon, Serum/Plasma

Message

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Test Code

SILCON

Alias/See Also

NMS Code 4190SP

CPT Codes
84285

Preferred Specimen

2 mL Serum from a no additive Trace Metal Free Royal Blue top

OR

2mL Plasma from a Trace Metal Free K2EDTA Royal Blue Top tube

Minimum Volume

0.7 mL

Instructions

Serum: Collect sample in Royal Blue top tube (Trace metal-free; No additive)
Plasma: Collect sample in Royal Blue top tube (Trace metal-free; K2EDTA).
Centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into an acid washed plastic screw capped vial

Transport Container

Plastic container (Acid washed or Trace metal-free)

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature: 14 Days
Refrigerated: 21 Days
Frozen: 14 Days

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

Glass container. Gel separation tube (SST or PST).

Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP/OES)

Report Available

7 days

Clinical Significance

Exposure Monitoring/Investigation; This test assesses the presence of Silicon and does NOT measure Silica or Silicone. Silica is silicon dioxide (SiO2), which is found in quartz and sand. Silicones are inert synthetic organosilicon compounds used in adhesives, sealants, lubricants, medical applications, insulation and cooking utensils

Performing Laboratory
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Last Updated: August 5, 2022

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