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Titanium, Serum

Tube Type = Dark Blue Top

Tube Type

Test ID LAB5773
EPIC Order TITANIUM, SERUM
CPT Code(s) 83018
Group/Individual Test Individual
Laboratory Core Referral Testing
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine: 5 mL blood/navy blue tube only; See Comments
Micro: 1.5 mL blood
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Turnaround Time 3-8 days
Reference Range Normal: See separate report
Comments
  • Do not collect specimen within 96 hours of administration of gadolinium, iodine or barium containing contrast media.
  • For Outreach clients: Spin specimen down, aliquot into "Mayo Metal Free" tube, and send to the lab refrigerated OR send blood to Outreach Lab via STAT courier for lab to receive the specimen within 3 hours of collection.

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 15, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514