Test directory: Fluoride

Ordering Code 4754
Test Name Fluoride
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container Plain (Red)
Other Specimen/Container Plasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Optimum Volume 2 mL
Collection Instructions Do Not use SST
Do Not use PST
Do Not use Oxalate/Fluoride (Gray)
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 7 Days
Refrigerated: 2 Weeks
Frozen: 2 Months
Rejection Criteria Gel barrier tube, Oxalate/Fluoride (Gray) tube
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 10 Days
Methodology Ion Specific Electrode (ISE)
Reference Lab  National Medical Services, Inc.

Reference range(s)

Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Fluoride ALL See report.