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Silver, Urine
0091228
Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
SILVER URN
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Varies
Reported
3-8 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Submit With Order
ARUP Consult®
Disease Topics
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Avoid exposure to gadolinium-based contrast media for 48 hours prior to specimen collection. 
Collect
Random urine in a trace metal-free container. 
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 1 mL urine to a foil-wrapped ARUP Trace Element-Free Transport Tube (ARUP supply #43116). (Min: 0.5 mL) Protect from light. 
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. 
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens not protected from light. 
Remarks
 
Stability
Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 2 weeks 
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data


Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Code(s)
83789
Components
Component Test Code*Component Chart NameLOINC
0091058Silver, Urine
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Aliases
  • Ag
  • Argyrol
  • Silvadene

Performed at National Medical Services (NMS)