Antimony
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Antimony, Serum
Test ID: HANT S
Test
Method
ICP-TripleQ MS
Platform
Inductively Coupled Plasma Triple-Quad Mass Spectrometry
Report Includes
Specimens
Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum
Test Location
Hamilton General Hospital, 237 Barton St E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
Test Version
26-May-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum
Collection Containers
Glass Red top (no additive)
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.
Test Version
26-May-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
ICP-TripleQ MS
Platform
Inductively Coupled Plasma Triple-Quad Mass Spectrometry
Turnaround Time
12 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony | nmol/L |
|
µg/L x 8.21 | |
Test Location
Hamilton General Hospital, 237 Barton St E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
Test Version
26-May-2023
Interface / Setup
Test Version
26-May-2023