Specimens collected in tubes other than Royal Blue (no additive).Specimens transported in containers other than a Royal Blue (no additive) tube or Trace Element-Free Transport Tube. Heparin anticoagulant. Specimens that are not separated from the red cells or clot within 2 hours.
Collection Comments
Allow royal blue red banded tube to sit for 30 minutes to form clot. Spin for 10 minutes at 1100-1300 g in a swing bucket unit or 15 minutes in a fixed angle to separate cells from serum. Remember to properly label tube with patient name, DOB, test andcollect date. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL serum to an ARUP Trace Element-Free aliquot tube (Minimum 0.5 mL) . Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
After separation from cells: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Indefinitely
Special Handling
Royal Blue Red Band - Metal Free Aliquot
Ordering Recommendations
Serum nickel may be informative in the investigation of toxic exposure. Nickel, Urine (0025045) is the preferred test for the determination of exposure. Measurement of nickel is not recommended in asymptomatic individuals or individuals with a low likelihood of exposure.
http://ltd.aruplab.com/Tests/Pub/0099452
Elevated results may be due to skin or collection-related contamination, including the use of a noncertified metal-free collection/transport tube. If contamination concerns exist due to elevated levels of serum nickel, confirmation with a second specimencollected in a certified metal-free tube is recommended. See ARUP website for details.
Interpretation and Reference Range
CPT Codes
83885
Test Code (Outreach Synonym)
10469
Catalog Code
823619
Collection
Collect
Blood, Royal Blue (No additive) - Red band
Aliquot Containers - Lab/Outreach Use Only
Preferred Draw Volume
4 mL
Minimum Draw Volume
2 mL
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens collected in tubes other than Royal Blue (no additive).Specimens transported in containers other than a Royal Blue (no additive) tube or Trace Element-Free Transport Tube. Heparin anticoagulant. Specimens that are not separated from the red cells or clot within 2 hours.
Collection Comments
Allow royal blue red banded tube to sit for 30 minutes to form clot. Spin for 10 minutes at 1100-1300 g in a swing bucket unit or 15 minutes in a fixed angle to separate cells from serum. Remember to properly label tube with patient name, DOB, test andcollect date. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL serum to an ARUP Trace Element-Free aliquot tube (Minimum 0.5 mL) . Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
After separation from cells: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Indefinitely
Special Handling
Royal Blue Red Band - Metal Free Aliquot
Ordering
Ordering Recommendations
Serum nickel may be informative in the investigation of toxic exposure. Nickel, Urine (0025045) is the preferred test for the determination of exposure. Measurement of nickel is not recommended in asymptomatic individuals or individuals with a low likelihood of exposure.
http://ltd.aruplab.com/Tests/Pub/0099452
Elevated results may be due to skin or collection-related contamination, including the use of a noncertified metal-free collection/transport tube. If contamination concerns exist due to elevated levels of serum nickel, confirmation with a second specimencollected in a certified metal-free tube is recommended. See ARUP website for details.
Interpretation and Reference Range
