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Thallium Blood 8830

Test Code
THALL


Alias/See Also
THALL


CPT Codes
83018

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


Minimum Volume
1


Other Acceptable Specimens
Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube


Instructions
Collect one royal blue-tube and send refrigerated


Transport Container
ROYAL-NA


Transport Temperature
R


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
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 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
Set up: Tues, Thurs, Sat a.m.; Report available: 3-6 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 Highway 121
Lewisville, TX 75067



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.