Test Details
Mnemonic
SERBC
Ordering Code
3711820
CPT-4 Code(s)
84255
Specimen Information
Collect
Dark blue trace element EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Send 3.0 mL whole blood in the original tube or in a Quest trace element blood transport tube (lavender label).
Alternate Specimen
Whole blood: Dark blue heparin, EDTA, heparin (sodium)
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Hemolyzed specimen
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry
Reference Range
120 - 300 mcg/L
Performing Laboratory
Quest Valencia
New York DOH Approval Status
No