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Ordering Guidance
This test assesses the presence of Silicon and does NOT measure Silica or Silicone. Silica is silicon dioxide (SiO2), which is found in quartz and sand. Silicones are inert synthetic organosilicon compounds used in adhesives, sealants, lubricants, medical applications, insulation and cooking utensils.
Specimen Required
***Must submit one specimen per orders. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube: Plastic Royal Blue top tube (Trace metal-free; No additive)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a plastic, trace metal free, royal blue top, no additive tube(s). (Serum gel tube is not acceptable.) Promptly centrifuge and separate 2 mL into an acid washed plastic screw capped vial (T619). Ship refrigerated.
Method Name
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP/OES)
Reporting Name
Silicon, SerumSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | Acid Washed Plastic (MML Supply T619) |
| Ambient | 14 days | Acid Washed Plastic (MML Supply T619) | |
| Frozen | 14 days | Acid Washed Plastic (MML Supply T619) |
Reference Values
Reporting limit determined each analysis.
Generally: Less than 0.05 mg/dL
Silicon concentrations are influenced by diet, especially vegetable intake.
Performing Laboratory
NMS LabsTest Classification
The test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
84285
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FSILS | Silicon, Serum | 10829-0 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z5930 | Silicon | 10829-0 |