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 molybdenum
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum or plasma
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Royal blue-top (EDTA) metal-free tube
Collection Instructions
Transfer separated serum or plasma to a metal-free transport tube.
Reference Range
<3.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 809484 | Molybdenum, Serum | 5698-6 | 809483 | Molybdenum, Serum | ng/ml | 5698-6 |
| Order Code | 809484 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Molybdenum, Serum | |||||
| Order Loinc | 5698-6 | |||||
| Result Code | 809483 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Molybdenum, Serum | |||||
| UofM | ng/ml | |||||
| Result LOINC | 5698-6 |