Copper, RBC
| Abbrev Code: | ARMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Send Outs Misc Test |
| 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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