Test Details

Mnemonic

GOLDR

Ordering Code

3503090

CPT-4 Code(s)

80375 (G0480)

Specimen Information

Collect

Dark blue trace element no additive

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 2.0 mL serum refrigerated in a screw capped plastic vial.

Alternate Specimen

Plasma: Dark blue EDTA

Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Serum separator tube (SST), Plasma separator tube (PST)

Stability

Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology

Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (GFAAS)
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Reference Range

See report
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Performing Laboratory

NMS Labs
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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