Method(s)
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Suggested CPT Code(s)
82495
83018x2
83785
84255
84630
New York State Approval Status

Approved

Turnaround Time

7 days

Test Includes
1 Chromium Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) mcg/L 1 Metal/Element
2 Cobalt Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) mcg/L 0.5 Metal/Element
3 Manganese Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) mcg/L 1 Metal/Element
4 Molybdenum Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) mcg/L 1 Metal/Element
5 Selenium Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) mcg/L 20 Metal/Element
6 Copper Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) mcg/dL 20 Metal/Element
7 Zinc Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) mcg/dL 20 Metal/Element

Compliance Statement
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Sample Type
Serum or Plasma
Requested Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.9 mL
Special Handling
For Magnesium testing, please order Magnesium test 2551.

Serum: Collect sample in Royal Blue top tube (Trace metal-free; No additive)

Plasma: Collect sample in Royal Blue top tube (Trace metal-free; EDTA)
Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into an acid washed plastic screw capped vial using approved guidelines.
Sample Container
Plastic container (Acid washed or Trace metal-free)

Additional Collection Instructions

Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Light Protection
Not Required
Rejection Criteria
Lavender top tube (EDTA). Green top tube (Sodium Heparin). Gray top tube (Sodium Fluoride / Potassium Oxalate). Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST).

Rejection criteria pertain to clinical sample submissions only.

Stability
Room Temperature: 28 day(s)
Refrigerated: 28 day(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 30 day(s)

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA Guidelines and are for informational purposes only. NMS Labs Does not assume responsibility for billing errors due to Reliance on the CPT Codes listed in this document.

*The information contained in this document represents database configurations, as they will appear on the effective date listed above.