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Molybdenum, blood
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | MOLY |
| Test group | Molybdenum |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Inductively couple plasma mass spectroscopy |
| Patient Preparation | Patient should refrain from taking mineral supplements 3 days before specimen collection and from eating legumes and leafy vegetables 2 days before specimen collection. |
| Collection Instructions | Click here for detailed instructions for collecting samples for Trace Metals |
| Container type | Navy blue top (EDTA) with Lavender printing on label. |
| Amount to Collect | 4 mL blood |
| Sample type | EDTA whole blood |
| Preferred volume | 4 mL blood |
| Min. Volume | 2 mL blood |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Hemolyzed, clotted |
| Processing notes | Store whole blood in original collection tube or POUR whole blood into a plastic trace element shipping container (lavender label). Ship refrigerated. Order Quest # 56960P |
| Ref Lab Rejection Criteria | Received frozen or room temp |
| Units | µg/L (mcg/L) |
| Normal range | < 2.1 µg/L |
| Synonyms | Mb |
| Stability | Room temperature 48 hours, refrigerated 5 days. |
| Turn around times | 2-3 weeks |
| Additional information | Molybdenum is an essential trace element. In anemia, molybdenum concentration decreases in both erythrocytes and plasma. Toxic doses can cause anemia and abnormal copper metabolism. |
| CPT coding | 83018-90 |
| LOINC code | 5696-0 |
| Last Updated | 9/8/2012 2:43:45 PM |
| Entry Number | 669 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667