Thallium, Blood

Thallium, Blood

Test Code

8830
83018
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
8830
83018
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Ordering Restrictions may apply. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
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

Thallium, Blood - Exposure to thallium is primarily through foods and may occur in highly selected industrial environments. Blood thallium may be used in assessing chronic toxicity.

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 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.

This test code is for non-New York patient testing. For New York patient testing, see test code 13649.

Reference Range(s)

<5.1 mcg/L

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

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.

This test code is for non-New York patient testing. For New York patient testing, see test code 13649.

Reference Range(s)

<5.1 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

Alternative Specimen(s)

Whole blood collected in: Sodium heparin trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube, EDTA (lavender-top) tube, sodium heparin (green-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

Collection Instructions

Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection.

Transport Container

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

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 48 hours
  • Refrigerated: 5 days
  • Frozen: Unacceptable

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Whole blood collected in: Sodium heparin trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube, EDTA (lavender-top) tube, sodium heparin (green-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
Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection.
EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Service Area must be determined
Ordering Restrictions may apply. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
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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