Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
Methodology
Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Varies
Reported
7-11 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Avoid exposure to gadolinium-based contrast media for 48 hours prior to specimen collection.
Random urine.
Protect from light. Transfer 1 mL urine to a foil-wrapped, acid-washed transfer vial (ARUP supply #54350) or ARUP trace element-free transport tube (ARUP supply #43116) 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.
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature or frozen.
Specimens not protected from light.
Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
83789
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0091058 | Silver, Urine |
Aliases
- Ag
- Argyrol
- Silvadene
National Medical Services (NMS)