ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Silicon, Urine : 0091077

Mnemonic: SILICON UR

Methodology: Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometry
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-8 days
Specimen Required: Patient Prep: Avoid exposure to gadolinium-based contrast media for 48 hours prior to specimen collection

Collect: Random urine in a trace metal-free or acid-washed container.

Specimen Preparation: Transport 6 mL urine. (Min: 2.7 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Glass containers.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 2 weeks

Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 84285
Cross References: Si (Silicon, Urine), Silane (Silicon, Urine), Silica (Silicon, Urine)
 
 

 

 

 
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