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Test ID: TMTOXP ERC

Trace Elements Panel – Toxic, Erythrocyte

Test Overview

Method

High resolution sector field inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (HR-SF-ICP-MS)

Result Included

Arsenic (Total); Cadmium; Lead; Mercury; Nickel; Thallium

Specimen

Specimen Type

Erythrocytes

Containers

Preferred Containers

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

Volume

Sample Volume

3.0 mL

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Collect in contaminant-free tube.

Handling Information

Separate and transfer erythrocytes to a polypropylene transfer vial within 30 minutes. Store and send frozen.

Additional Information

Trace Metals – Collection of Erythrocytes

Stability

Ambient Refrigerated Frozen
20 days 15 months 15 months

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

10 days

Test Version

Last Updated

2022-01-03