Tellurium, Urine
Test Code
6312
83018
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Clinical Significance
Tellurium, Urine - Exposure monitoring/investigation.
Test Resources
None found for this test
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Test Details
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.
Reference Range(s)
See Laboratory Report
Preferred Specimen(s)
2 mL urine collected in a preservative-free plastic urine container
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Collection Instructions
Unpreserved urine should be refrigerated immediately and analyzed within 1 week of collection.
Acceptable preservatives: Trace metal free hydrochloric acid or nitric acid (0.1 mL of 12 m acid/10 mL urine).
Avoid exposure to gadolinium based contrast media for 48 hours prior to sample collection.
Transport Container
Preservative-free plastic urine container
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 60 days
- Refrigerated: 60 days
- Frozen: 60 days
Setup Schedule
2 mL urine collected in a preservative-free plastic urine container
0.7 mL
Unpreserved urine should be refrigerated immediately and analyzed within 1 week of collection.
Acceptable preservatives: Trace metal free hydrochloric acid or nitric acid (0.1 mL of 12 m acid/10 mL urine).
Avoid exposure to gadolinium based contrast media for 48 hours prior to sample collection.
Acceptable preservatives: Trace metal free hydrochloric acid or nitric acid (0.1 mL of 12 m acid/10 mL urine).
Avoid exposure to gadolinium based contrast media for 48 hours prior to sample collection.
Preservative-free plastic urine container
Room temperature
Room temperature: 60 days
Refrigerated: 60 days
Frozen: 60 days
Refrigerated: 60 days
Frozen: 60 days