Molybdenum, Blood

Molybdenum, Blood

Test Code

38583
83018
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
38583
83018
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Molybdenum, Blood - Molybdenum is an essential trace element. In anemia, molybdenum concentration decreases in both erythrocytes and plasma. Toxic doses can cause anemia and abnormal copper metabolism.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

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.

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.

Reference Range(s)

<2.2 mcg/L

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Patient should refrain from taking mineral supplements 3 days before specimen collection and from eating legumes and leafy vegetables 2 days before specimen collection.

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
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.

Reference Range(s)

<2.2 mcg/L
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube or sodium heparin trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Whole blood collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube, EDTA (lavender-top) tube, or sodium heparin lead free (tan-top) tube

Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non acid-washed/non metal-free container may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that a re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended. EDTA (lavender-top) tube, sodium heparin (green-top) and sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tubes will be run with disclaimer.

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Transport Container

EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube or sodium heparin 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

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube or sodium heparin trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Whole blood collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube, EDTA (lavender-top) tube, or sodium heparin lead free (tan-top) tube

Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non acid-washed/non metal-free container may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that a re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended. EDTA (lavender-top) tube, sodium heparin (green-top) and sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tubes will be run with disclaimer.
2 mL
EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube or sodium heparin trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
Gross hemolysis • Clotted
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
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.

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