Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
NMS Labs
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Standard TAT
2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.4-1 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Royal Blue (EDTA)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 30 Days; Refrigerated: 30 Days (Preferred); Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Clotted
Test Volume Required
1 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
0.4 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Complete a NMS Labs requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated.
CPT Codes
83789