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Silcon, Serum/Plasma

Test Summary

Exposure Monitoring/Investigation; This test assesses the presence of Silicon and does NOT measure Silica or Silicone. Silica is silicon dioxide (SiO2), which is found in quartz and sand. Silicones are inert synthetic organosilicon compounds used in adhesives, sealants, lubricants, medical applications, insulation and cooking utensils

Aliases

NMS code 4190SP

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

2 mL serum collected in a trace-metal free, no additive royal blue top tube

Minimum Volume

0.7 mL

Instructions

See Metal Collection Link

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Plastic container (Acid washed or Trace metal-free)

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature: 14 Days
Refrigerated: 21 Days
Frozen: 14 Days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

Glass container, polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST)

Order Code

SILCON

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB6396

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

84285

Billing Code

671239

CPT Statement

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP/OES)

FDA Status

This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

National Medical Services
200 Welsh Rd
Horsham PA, 19044

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

N/A

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Report available: 7 days

Resources

Metal Test Collection