Boron, Blood | Test Detail | Quest Diagnostics

Boron, Blood

Test Code

3356

CPT Code(s)

83018

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

Test Code

3356

CPT Code(s)

83018

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

Not offered in Quest Nichols Institute - Chantilly, VA | Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano | Quest Nichols Institute -San Juan Capistrano, CA. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

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Clinical Significance

Boron, Blood - Exposure monitoring/investigation

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

2 mL blood collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) plastic tube

Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Collection Instructions

Immediately transfer sample to an acid-washed plastic screw-cap vial. Submit in a container with a non-heparin based anticoagulant.

Transport Container

EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) plastic tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Clotted blood specimens • Glass containers • Sodium heparin (green-top) tube • Lithium heparin (light green-top) tube • Sodium heparin trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube • Sodium heparin (tan-top) glass tube

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

2 mL blood collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) plastic tube

Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Collection Instructions

Immediately transfer sample to an acid-washed plastic screw-cap vial. Submit in a container with a non-heparin based anticoagulant.

Transport Container

EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) plastic tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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