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Nickel, Erythrocyte

Test ID: HNI ERC

Test

Method

ICP-TripleQ MS

Platform

Inductively Coupled Plasma Triple-Quad Mass Spectrometry

Report Includes

Nickel

Specimens

Erythrocytes

Test Location

Hamilton General Hospital, 237 Barton St E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Erythrocytes

Collection Containers

Preferred

BD 6 ml K2-EDTA Royal Blue Vacutainer (Reference # 368381)

Sample Volume

2 mL

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Collect in contaminant-free tube.

Handling Information

Separate and transfer erythrocytes to a polypropylene transfer vial. Store and send frozen.

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

ICP-TripleQ MS

Platform

Inductively Coupled Plasma Triple-Quad Mass Spectrometry

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Nickel nmol/L
  • 0.0 - 47.7
µg/L x 17.04

Test Location

Hamilton General Hospital, 237 Barton St E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

Test Version

30-Sep-2019