Nickel Level
Order Name
NICKEL BL
Test Number: 4003100
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 4003100
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Nickel Level
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Inductively-Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (0.6) | Plasma | Royal Blue - EDTA (Trace Element Free) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube Specimen Storage: Maintain specimen at room temperature. Specimen Collection: Separate plasma immediately after the collection, and transfer to a certified metal-free transport tube PeopleSoft No.111166) for shipment to the laboratory. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days ?Diet, medication, and nutritional supplements may introduce interfering substances. Patients should be encouraged to discontinue nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, and non-essential over-the-counter medications (upon the advice of their physician). |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 2 - 4 days working day. |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 071571 |
| CPT Code(s) | 83885 |
| Internal Comments | No Plasma Samples as of 03/03/09 02/16/9: Updated specimen processing; unacceptable specimens, testing schedule and TAT |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |