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Silver, Serum or Plasma

CPT 83018

Test Details

Methodology

Inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Result Turnaround Time

5 - 9 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

Use

Evaluate exposure to silver

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Serum or plasma

Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Container

Royal blue-top (EDTA) metal-free tube

Collection Instructions

Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Transfer separated serum or plasma to a metal-free transport tube.

Reference Range

<1.0 ng/mL

Storage Instructions

Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.

Causes for Rejection

Use of non−metal-free collection tubes

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
790700 Silver, SE/PL 790594 Silver, SE/PL ng/mL 5734-9
Order Code790700
Order Code NameSilver, SE/PL
Order Loinc
Result Code790594
Result Code NameSilver, SE/PL
UofMng/mL
Result LOINC5734-9