ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Gold, Serum or Plasma : 0091265

Mnemonic: GOLD SP

Methodology: Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-9 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Royal blue (no additive) or royal blue (EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 1 mL plasma or serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 2 weeks
Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 80172
Cross References: Au (Gold, Serum or Plasma), Aurothioglucose (Gold, Serum or Plasma), Aurothiomalate (Gold, Serum or Plasma)