Molybdenum
| Sunquest Code: | MOLYB | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6033 | Epic Name: | Molybdenum |
| Methodology: | Inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry | ||
| CPT Code: | 83018 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 3-6 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 4 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.4 mL |
| Container: | Trace Element, Serum (DB) (Trace Element, EDTA (DE)) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Serum separator tubes, gel tubes |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL, 0.6 mL minimum into metal free transport tube ASAP. Samples are stable 1 month at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 91280 (MOLYBDEN) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
| Use: | Monitor patients receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). |
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