THALLIUM, SERUM
Reporting Title: Thallium, S
Methodology: Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
	Test Performed At:
		Mayo Medical Laboratories #8149
	Specimen Required:
		Collect 3.0 mL (minimum 1.0 mL) of whole blood in a plain, royal blue-top Monoject® trace element blood collection tube.
		NOTE:		If either gadolinium or iodide-containing contrast media has been administered a specimen can not be collected for 96 hours.
	Laboratory Notes:
		Allow the specimen (collected in a plain, royal blue-top Monoject® trace element blood collection tube.— product #8881-307006 (Supply T184)) to clot for 30 minutes; then spin down, remove stopper and carefully pour 1.0 mL (minimum 0.3 mL) of serum into a Mayo Metal-Free, screw-capped, polypropylene vial; avoiding transfer of the cellular components of blood. Do not insert a pipet into the serum to transfer, and do not ream the specimen with a wooden stick to assist with serum transfer. Send specimen refrigerated. It is important that the specimen be obtained, processed, and transported according to instructions on special instruction section, “Metals Analysis — Collection and Transport.”
		NOTE:	All specimens to be stored more than 48 hours should be sent frozen.
	Reference Values:
		<10 ng/mL
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
		Monday – Saturday; 10:00 p.m.
	Cut-Off Time:
	Turn Around Time:
		3-5 days
	CPT Code:
		82190
	KIDDOS Order Name:
		Thallium Serum
	Cerner Order Name:
		Thallium Ser

Last Updated 01/09

Last Reviewed 03/10