Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Use to monitor and evaluate for local metal ion release from metal-on-metal joint arthroplasty, especially when multiple metal implants are investigated. Should not be used to assess toxicity.
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
7-10 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Body fluid.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 5 mL body fluid to a trace element-free transport tube (ARUP supply #43116) or acid-washed transfer vial (ARUP supply #54350) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect (TM) or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 2.2 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.
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
By report
Interpretive Data
Background information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
* 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
Other names that describe the test. Synonyms.
Orthopedic Metals Panel (Chromium, Cobalt, Titanium), Body Fluid
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