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Gold, Serum or Plasma

CPT 80299

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

Therapeutic drug management; evaluate exposure to gold

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Serum or plasma

Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Container

Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube

Collection Instructions

Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube.

Reference Range

Expected concentrations in unexposed individuals: <100 ng/mL

Storage Instructions

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

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
790750 Gold, Serum 5659-8 808324 Gold ng/ml 5659-8
Order Code790750
Order Code NameGold, Serum
Order Loinc5659-8
Result Code808324
Result Code NameGold
UofMng/ml
Result LOINC5659-8