Fluoride Quantitative

Specimen:

Test Code

YFL

Specimen Name

Fluoride Quantitative

Collect

1-Plain Red Top
Also acceptable EDTA

Submit

2 mLs (Min: 0.6 mL) Serum or Plasma Refrigerated

Special Handling

Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mLs serum or plasma to a standard transport tube.

Rejection Criteria

Gray (potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride) or polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST).

Stability

Ambient 1 month; Refrigerated 1 month; Frozen 28 months

Methodology

Quantitative Ion-Selective Electrode

Performed

Varies

Reported

8-13 days

CPT Codes

  • 82735

Components

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Additional Information

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