Test Overview
Method
Inductively coupled plasma-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (ICP-TripleQ MS)
Result Included
Antimony
Specimen
Specimen Type
Avoid gel separator tubesSerum
Containers
Collection Containers
Glass Red top (no additive)
Volume
Sample Volume
2 mL
Specimen Comment
Avoid gel separator tubes.
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Specimen must be collected in a glass red top serum contaminant-free collection tube. (Becton Dickinson catalogue #366430 is suggested).
Handling Information
Separate as soon as possible and transfer serum to polypropylene vial. Store and send cold.
Additional Information
There is antimony present in navy EDTA, navy serum, lavender EDTA, green plasma and plastic red top vacutainers.
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
12 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Antimonynmol/L0.00 - 3.16µg/L x 8.21
Referral Location
Canada
Test Version
Last Updated
2023-05-26