Test Code BOAC Boron, Serum/Plasma
Additional Codes
BOAC
Reporting Name
BoronPerforming Laboratory
NMS LabsSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Required
***Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube: Plastic Royal Blue top tube (Trace metal-free; No additive)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a trace metal free royal blue-top, no additive tube(s). Serum gel tube is not acceptable.
2. Centrifuge and send 2 mL serum in an acid washed plastic screw capped vial (MCL supply number T619)
3. Ship refrigerate in a plastic vial.
Note: Label specimen appropriately (serum)
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Specimen Type: Plasma
Collection Container/Tube: Royal blue top tube (Trace metal-free; EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a trace metal free royal blue-top EDTA tube(s). Plasma gel tube is not acceptable.
2. Centrifuge and send 2 mL plasma in an acid washed plastic screw capped vial (MCL supply number T619).
3. Ship refrigerate in a plastic vial.
Note: Label specimen appropriately (plasma)
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days | Acid Washed Plastic (MML Supply T619) |
Ambient | 30 days | Acid Washed Plastic (MML Supply T619) | |
Frozen | 30 days | Acid Washed Plastic (MML Supply T619) |
Reference Values
Reporting limit determined each analysis
Normally: Less than 100 mcg/L
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
83018
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
BOAC | Boron | 5607-7 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
Z1308 | Boron | 5607-7 |
Z1470 | Reporting Limit | 19147-8 |
Report Available
11 to 13 daysMethod Name
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP/OES)