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Molybdenum, Blood 38583
Test CodeMOLYB
Alias/See Also
MOLYB
CPT Codes
83018
Preferred Specimen
4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA or sodium heparin 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
1
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube, or EDTA (lavender-top) tube, or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube
Instructions
No leafy veggies/legumes 2days or mineral suppl 3days prior. Collect one royal blue send refrig.
Transport Container
ROYAL
Transport Temperature
R
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Received room temperature • Received frozen • 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 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Setup: Tues, Thurs, Sat; Report available: 2-4 days
Reference Range
<2.2 mcg/L
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.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute Valencia
27027 Tourney Road
Valencia, CA 91355-5386