Test Details

Mnemonic

ZSIL

Ordering Code

3509950

CPT-4 Code(s)

83789

Specimen Information

Collect

Dark blue trace element no additive

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge and separate serum from cells within 30 minutes. Send 1.0 mL serum in acid washed plastic screw capped vial. PROTECT SAMPLE FROM LIGHT.

Alternate Specimen

Plasma collected in dark blue trace element EDTA

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Samples received not protected from light, Serum separator tube (SST)

Stability

Room temperature: 25 days
Refrigerated: 25 days
Frozen: 25 days

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
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Reference Range

2 mcg/L
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Performing Laboratory

NMS Laboratory
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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