Nickel, Serum
| CPT Code(s): | 83885 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation:Diet, medication, and nutritional supplements may introduce interfering substances. Patients should be encouraged to discontinue nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, and non-essential over-the-counter medications (upon the advice of their physician). Collect:Royal blue (no additive). Specimen Preparation:Centrifuge; do not allow serum to remain on cells. Transfer 2 mL serum 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:Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated or frozen. Stability:If the specimen is drawn and stored in the appropriate container, the trace element values do not change with time. |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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