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0091229
Silver, Whole Blood
SILVER BLD
Ordering Recommendation
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state 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
Methodology
Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Varies
Reported
8-11 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
- Silvadene
- Argyrol
- Ag
Silver, Whole Blood
National Medical Services (NMS)
