Silver, Urine
Test Mnemonic
UAG
CPT Codes
- 83789 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
29977-6
Aliases
- Ag
- Argyrol
- Silvadene
Performing Laboratory
National Med Serv Inc
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Urine, random | Clean container | Refrigerated | Container should be trace-metal free. Protect specimen from light. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Days Performed
Mon - Sun
Turnaround Time
8 - 9 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Inductively Coupled Plasma / Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) |
Reference Range
| Silver, Urine | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normally <2 mcg/L |
Special Info
MUST protect from light. Specimens not received light-protected will be rejected. Avoid exposure to gadolinium-based contrast media for 48 hours prior to sample collection.
Clinical Info
Exposure Monitoring