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Silver, Whole Blood
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Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
SILVER BLD
Methodology
Quantitative 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
Collect
Royal blue (K2 or Na2 EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Protect from light. Transport 1 mL whole blood foil-wrapped in the original collection tube. (Min: 0.4 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens not protected from light. Heparinized or clotted specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 25 days; Refrigerated: 25 days; Frozen: 25 days
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
83789
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2006138 | Silver, Whole Blood |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
- Ag
- Argyrol
- Silvadene
Silver, Whole Blood
National Medical Services (NMS)
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