Silver

Test ID: 

703959

CPT code:

83018

Synonyms:

Silver, Serum or Plasma

Clinical Use:

Evaluate exposure to silver

Specimen Type:

Serum or plasma

Requested Volume: 

1 mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.5 mL

Container Type: 

Royal blue-top (EDTA) metal-free tube

Collection:

Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Transfer separated serum or plasma to a metal-free transport tube.

Storage Instructions:

Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature.

Stability Requirements:

For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.

Rejection Criteria

Use of non−metal-free collection tubes