Fluoride
Test Mnemonic
BFLUOR
CPT Codes
- 82735 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
5649-9
Performing Laboratory
National Med Serv Inc
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Promptly centrifuge and transfer plasma into a plastic screw-capped vial. Do not use plasma separator tubes. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Promptly centrifuge and transfer serum into a plastic screw-capped vial. Do not use serum separator tubes. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
| Frozen | 28 months |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
9 - 10 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Ion Selective Electrode (ISE) |
Special Info
Sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate (gray) tubes are unacceptable. Polymer gel separation tubes (SST or PST) will be rejected.
Clinical Info
Overexposure/Poisoning Determination. The reference range is dependent on level of water fluoridation and its consumption. Reporting limit: 0.05 mg/L