Test Details
Mnemonic
CRRBC
Ordering Code
3512030
CPT-4 Code(s)
82495
Specimen Information
Collect
Dark blue trace element EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge and separate plasma within 2 hours. Send 1.0 mL RBCs refrigerated in the original container and replace stopper.
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Frozen samples, blood: sodium or lithium heparin, sodium citrate, sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate, lavender EDTA, ACD
Stability
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
NMS Labs
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes