Gold, Blood Test (2171B)
| Analysis Code |
2171B |
| Test Name |
Gold, Blood |
| Test Includes |
Gold [GFAAS] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Au
Aurothioglucose
Aurothiomalate |
| Purpose |
Exposure Monitoring/Investigation; Therapeutic Drug Monitoring |
| Category |
Metal/Element |
| Method(s) |
Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (GFAAS) |
| Specimen Requirements |
5 mL Blood |
| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| Specimen Container |
Royal Blue top tube (Trace metal-free; EDTA) |
| Special Handling |
Submit in container with a non-Heparin based anticoagulant. Tubes containing Heparin based anticoagulants are not acceptable. |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: 14 day(s)
Refrigerated: 14 day(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 14 day(s) |
| Rejection Criteria |
Light Green top tube (Lithium Heparin). Tan top tube - glass (Sodium Heparin). Royal Blue top tube (Trace metal-free; Sodium Heparin). Green top tube (Sodium Heparin). |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[GFAAS] Wednesday 2nd Shift 2 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[GFAAS] 80172 |
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