4 mL (2 mL min.) Whole blood from 1 metal free Royal Blue Top (K2EDTA) tube available from TrueMedix. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. Patient should avoid eating seafood at least 3 days prior to specimen collection. Use powderless gloves during specimen collection. If Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media has been administered, the specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.
ICPMS
3 days
Patient should avoid eating seafood at least 3 days prior to specimen collection. If Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media has been administered, the specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.