Test Details
Mnemonic
SERBC
Ordering Code
3711820
CPT-4 Code(s)
84255
Specimen Information
Collect
Dark blue trace element EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Send 2.0 mL whole blood in the original tube. Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection.
Alternate Specimen
Whole blood: Dark blue heparin, Lavender EDTA, heparin (sodium)
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Hemolyzed specimen
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry
Reference Range
120 - 300 mcg/L
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
No