Micronutrient, Molybdenum, Blood
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
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Details
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Assay category
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | Patient should refrain from taking mineral supplements 3 days before specimen collection and from eating legumes and leafy vegetables 2 days before specimen collection. |
| Preferred specimen(s) | 4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube |
| Alternative specimen(s) | Sodium heparin trace metal-free (green-top) tube • Sodium heparin trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube • Sodium heparin trace metal-free (tan-top) tube |
| Minimum volume | 2 mL |
| Collection instructions | Patients should be 18 years of age or greater. |
| Transport container | Original EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube |
| Transport temperature | Refrigerated (cold packs) |
| Specimen stability | Room temperature: 7 days Refrigerated: 30 days Frozen: 30 days |
| Reject criteria | Gross hemolysis • Clotted |
Reference Range(s)
| ≥18 years | <2.2 mcg/L |
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
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