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Thallium, Urine
Test Code13765
CPT Codes
82570, 83018
Includes
Creatinine
If Creatinine is ≤300 mg/dL or ≥3000 mg/dL, then confirmation by Specific Gravity Confirmation, Urine will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 81002)
If Creatinine is ≤300 mg/dL or ≥3000 mg/dL, then confirmation by Specific Gravity Confirmation, Urine will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 81002)
Preferred Specimen
3 mL urine collected in an acid-washed or trace metal-free, preservative-free plastic container
Patient Preparation
Avoid exposure to gadolinium-based contract media for 48 hours prior to sample collection
Minimum Volume
1.1 mL
Transport Container
Plastic urine container (acid-washed or trace metal-free)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received room temperature
Methodology
Colorimetry (C) • Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
This test code is for New York patient testing. For non-New York patient testing, see test code 8835.
Setup Schedule
Varies
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Performing Laboratory
| NMS Labs |
| 200 Welsh Road |
| Horsham, PA 19044 |
Last Updated: November 6, 2024
