Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Specimen Type
Tissue
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Valencia
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Wednesday
Standard TAT
3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-5 mg Liver Biopsy
Container Type
Royal Blue (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Collect Liver Biopsy tissue in a no additive (royal blue-trace metal free) tube. Fixed tissue in paraffin-embedded tissue block is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 28 Days; Refrigerated: 28 Days; Frozen: 60 Days
Test Volume Required
5 mg Liver Biopsy
Minimum Test Volume
2 mg Liver Biopsy
Processing Instructions
Indicate Histology specimen number in comments, on specimen and on batch sheets.
CPT Codes
83540
Revised
09-07-18
Initials
SL