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Test Code MST Metal Sensitivity Testing, Metals only

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB2773

Epic Description: METAL SENSITIVITY TESTING, METALS ONLY

Collection Limitations

This test is can only be collected at Jefferson Hwy. Obtain Ortho Analysis Kit from Send-out lab. ONLY collect between 8am and 1pm Monday – Thursday with a test kit. Do not collect on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Holidays or the day before a Holiday.

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Required

 

 

  Collection Container Preferred Volume Minimum Volume
Preferred

Ortho Analysis Kit

 3.0 mL 2.0 mL

 

Specimen Stability

24 hrs at room temperature

Instructions for Collection and Transport

Transport at room temperature. Kit must be shipped out on the day of collection to be received at the reference lab within 24hrs of collection.

Performing Lab

Sendout Lab

Reference Lab: Orthopedic Analysis, Referral code: M8

Assay Frequency

Monday – Friday

Routine Turnaround Time

7-10 days, excluding weekends and holidays.

CSR Storage Requirements

Transport to lab at room temperature.

CPT Code Information

86353