4 mL (2 mL min.) Whole blood from 1 metal free Royal Blue Top (K2EDTA) tube available from TrueMedix. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. Patients should refrain' from vitamins, mineral or herbal supplements one week 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
Avoid vitamins, mineral or herbal supplements one week prior to specimen collection. If Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media has been administered, specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.