Test Details
Mnemonic
ZSIL
Ordering Code
3509950
CPT-4 Code(s)
83789
Specimen Information
Collect
Dark blue trace element no additive
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge and separate serum from cells within 30 minutes. Send 1.0 mL serum in acid washed plastic screw capped vial. PROTECT SAMPLE FROM LIGHT.
Alternate Specimen
Plasma collected in dark blue trace element EDTA
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Samples received not protected from light, Serum separator tube (SST)
Stability
Room temperature: 25 days
Refrigerated: 25 days
Frozen: 25 days
Refrigerated: 25 days
Frozen: 25 days
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Reference Range
2 mcg/L
Performing Laboratory
NATIONAL MEDICAL SERVICE
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes