Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
SILVER URN
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Performed
Varies
Reported
8-11 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Avoid exposure to gadolinium-based contrast media for 48 hours prior to specimen collection.
Collect
Random urine.
Specimen Preparation
Protect from light. Transfer 1 mL urine to a foil-wrapped Acid Washed Transfer Vial (ARUP supply #54350). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 0.4 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature or frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens not protected from light.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
83789
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0091058 | Silver, Urine |
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Aliases
- Ag
- Argyrol
- Silvadene
Silver, Urine
National Medical Services (NMS)