Molybdenum, Serum/Plasma

Molybdenum, Serum/Plasma

Test Code

6213
83018
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
6213
83018
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
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Clinical Significance

Molybdenum, Serum/Plasma - Exposure monitoring/investigation.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Assay Category

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

2 mL serum collected in a no additive trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Plasma collected in: EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube or sodium heparin trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Collection Instructions

Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into an acid-washed plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Container

Acid-washed plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 30 days
  • Refrigerate: 30 days
  • Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST) • Sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate (gray-top) tube

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
2 mL serum collected in a no additive trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Plasma collected in: EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube or sodium heparin trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
0.6 mL
Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into an acid-washed plastic screw-cap vial
Acid-washed plastic screw-cap vial
Room temperature
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerate: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST) • Sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate (gray-top) tube
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in 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.
In-home collection is not available in your area 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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