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Cobalt, Serum/Plasma |
ICP/MS |
0.1 - 0.4 |
mcg/L |
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PRIMARY |
1 |
Serum Trace Metal |
0.5 (0.2) mL
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Room Temperature - 10 Day(s)/Refrigerated - 10 Day(s)/Frozen - 10 Day(s) |
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ALTERNATE |
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Plasma EDTA Trace Metal |
0.5 (0.2) mL
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Room Temperature - 10 Day(s)/Frozen - 10 Day(s)/Refrigerated - 10 Day(s) |
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Purpose: Occupational exposure monitoring, evaluation of orthopedic implants.
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All venipunctures should be performed using trace metal-free,
dark/royal blue-top tubes. Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or
plasma specimens into acid-washed, plastic, screw-capped vial(s),
using approved guidelines. Transport refrigerated (cold packs).
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Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
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Setup Schedule |
Tuesday-Saturday |
Reported (Analytical Time) |
Same day
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CPT Code
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83018
The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party.
Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
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Notes |
Transport Container: Trace metal-free, acid washed, plastic, screw-capped vial(s)
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