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
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (GFAAS)
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
NMS Labs
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes