Molybdenum, RBC | Test Detail | Quest Diagnostics

Molybdenum, RBC

Test Code

8321

CPT Code(s)

83018

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

Test Code

8321

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.

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Molybdenum, RBC

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Assay Category

This test is not available for New York patient testing.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Assay Category

This test is not available for New York patient testing.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL RBCs collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Collection Instructions

Centrifuge and separate plasma within two hours of collection. POUR OFF the RBCs into an acid-washed metal-free plastic transfer vial.

Transport Container

Acid-washed metal-free plastic transfer vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Not stable

Reject Criteria

Received frozen • Sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube • Sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate (gray-top) tube • ACD (yellow-top) tube • EDTA (lavender-top) tube • Plastic container • Lithium heparin (light green-top) tube • Sodium heparin trace metal-free (dark blue-top) tube • Sodium heparin glass (tan-top) tube • Sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL RBCs collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Collection Instructions

Centrifuge and separate plasma within two hours of collection. POUR OFF the RBCs into an acid-washed metal-free plastic transfer vial.

Transport Container

Acid-washed metal-free plastic transfer vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Not stable

Reject Criteria

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

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.

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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