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Values are valid only on day of printing. |
See Porphyria (Acute) Testing Algorithm in Special Instructions.
If not ordering electronically, the Lead and Heavy Metals Reporting (T491) form is required. Send with specimen.
Patient Preparation: High concentrations of gadolinium and iodine are known to interfere with most metals tests. If either gadolinium- or iodine-containing contrast media has been administered, a specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.
Supplies: Metal Free B-D Tube (EDTA), 6 mL (T183)
Container/Tube: Royal blue-top (EDTA) plastic trace element blood collection tube
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Collection Instructions:
1. See Trace Metals Analysis Specimen Collection and Transport in Special Instructions for complete instructions.
2. Send specimen in original collection tube.
Additional Information: If ordering the trace element blood collection tube from BD, order catalog #368381.
Lead and Heavy Metals Reporting (T491) in Special Instructions
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
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Whole blood | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
Ambient | 28 days | ||
Frozen | 28 days |