Test directory: Fluoride

Ordering Code4754
Test NameFluoride
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerPlain (Red)
Other Specimen/ContainerPlasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Optimum Volume2 mL
Collection InstructionsDo Not use SST
Do Not use PST
Do Not use Oxalate/Fluoride (Gray)
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 7 Days
Refrigerated: 2 Weeks
Frozen: 2 Months
Rejection CriteriaGel barrier tube, Oxalate/Fluoride (Gray) tube
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 10 Days
MethodologyIon Specific Electrode (ISE)
Reference Lab National Medical Services, Inc.

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 24, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
FluorideALLSee report.