Fluoride, Quantitative, Serum and Plasma
| Abbrev Code: | ARMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Send Outs Misc Test |
| Methodology: | Ion-specific electrode | ||
| CPT Codes: | 82735 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 9-12 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 4 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.8 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) Alternate Containers: Purple (EDTA) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Gray (potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride) or separator tubes. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL; 0.6 mL minimum serum or plasma. Store in refrigerator, Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 1 month at room temperature or refrigerated; 28 months frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 91341 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
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