Metals, Joint Fluid (Temporary Referral as of 08/29/16)
| CPT Code(s): | 82495; 83018 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation:High concentrations of iodine may interfere with elemental testing. Patients should abstain from iodine-containing medications or contrast agents for at least 1 month prior to specimen collection for elemental testing. Collect:Joint fluid. The use of betadine-like topical antiseptics should be avoided during specimen collection. Specimen Preparation:Transfer 1 mL joint fluid to an RDL Trace Element-Free Transport Tube (RDL supply #43116). Available online through eSupply using RDL Connect™ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474. (Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Stability:Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible. |
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