Calcium; hair

CPT Code

82310

Specimen Requirements

0.25 grams hair

Collection Container/Tube

Cut small sections of hair near scalp - place 1-2 inch lengths on scale until it tips

Transport Container/Tube

Plastic sealed bag

Minimum Specimen Volume

0.095 grams

Rejection Criteria

Hair mixed with foreign material

Stability Information

Room temperature: (preferred) - No time limit
Refrigerated: No time limit
Frozen: No time limit
37°C/99°F: No time limit

Methodology

ICP-MS

Turnaround Time

2 - 4 days

Reference Intervals