8 days
Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
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Essential trace element. Tested in suspected deficiency or toxicity.
Whole Blood
2 mL
Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube, submit original tube.
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 28 days |
| Refrigerated | 28 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |
| Freeze/thaw cycle | x4 |