FLUOR
Fluoride, Serum
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3361
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Royal blue top (EDTA) tube or royal blue top tube (without EDTA)
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
3 mL
Minimum Volume:
1.1 mL
Specimen Processing:
Submit original unopened tube or serum or plasma removed from a royal blue top tube.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 7 days
Room temperature - 7 days
CPT Codes:
82735 - Fluoride (EAP 30021034)
Method:
Ion-selective electrode (ISE) potentiometry