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

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry
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Reference Range

120 - 300 mcg/L
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Performing Laboratory

Quest
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New York DOH Approval Status

No
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