Aluminum; Chromium; Cobalt; Copper; Manganese; Molybdenum; Nickel; Selenium; Vanadium; Zinc
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Trace Elements Panel – Combined, Plasma
Test ID: TMCOMP P
Test
Method
HR-SF-ICP-MS
Platform
High Resolution Sector Field Inductively Coupled Mass Spectrometry
Report Includes
Specimens
Plasma (K2-EDTA)
Test Location
London Health Sciences Centre, 339 Windermere Road, London ON N6A 5A5
Test Version
3-Jan-2022
Specimen
Specimens
Plasma (K2-EDTA)
Collection Containers
Preferred
BD 6 ml K2-EDTA Royal Blue Vacutainer (Reference # 368381)
Sample Volume
3.0 mL
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Collect in contaminant-free tube. Avoid hemolysis.
Handling Information
Separate as soon as possible and transfer plasma to polypropylene vial. Store and send cold.
Additional Information
Chromium, Manganese, Selenium, Vanadium and Zinc may be falsely elevated if the specimen is not separated within 30 m and/or hemolysis is present.
Stability
| Ambient | 22 days |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 14 months |
| Frozen | 14 months |
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | Visible |
|---|
Test Version
3-Jan-2022
Performance / Interpretation
Method
HR-SF-ICP-MS
Platform
High Resolution Sector Field Inductively Coupled Mass Spectrometry
Turnaround Time
10 days
Test Location
London Health Sciences Centre, 339 Windermere Road, London ON N6A 5A5
Test Version
3-Jan-2022
Interface / Setup
Test Version
3-Jan-2022