Copper, RBC
Abbrev Code: | ARMISC | ||
Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Laboratory Miscellaneous Order |
Methodology: | Inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry | ||
CPT Codes: | 82525 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-4 days. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 4 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.6 mL |
Container: | Trace Element, EDTA (DE) |
Causes for Rejection: | Specimens collected in tubes other than Royal Blue (EDTA). Specimens transported in containers other than Royal Blue (EDTA) Tube or Trace Element Free Transport Tube. Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge whole blood within 2 hours of collection and discard plasma. Transport 2 mL, 0.6 mL minimum, RBC in the original container. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
Stability: | After separation from plasma: 1 week at room temperature or refrigerated. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
Referral Lab number: | 3003756 |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | 59.0 - 91.0 mcg/dL |
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