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Fluoride, Serum/Plasma

Test ID: FL

Test

Method

Combination Electrode

Report Includes

Fluoride

Specimens

Serum; Plasma

Test Location

Laboratoire de toxicologie, 945 ave Wolfe, Quebec, QC G1V 5B3

Test Version

18-Dec-2023

Specimen

Specimens

Serum; Plasma

Collection Containers

Royal blue top (clot activator - serum); Royal blue top (EDTA - plasma)

Sample Volume

2 mL

Minimum Volume

1.1 mL

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Avoid external contamination during sample collection

Handling Information

Immediately invert the whole blood sample tube 8 to 10 times in order to avoid blood clots. Centrifuge the sample and transfer the plasma/serum to a transfer vial the pre-rinsed pipet. Pre-wash a plastic pipette with nitric acid 0.5% followed by distilled water. Store and send frozen.

Stability

Ambient Unacceptable
Refrigerated Unacceptable
Frozen 365 days

Test Version

18-Dec-2023

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Combination Electrode

Turnaround Time

24 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Fluoride µmol/L
  • Normal Concentration: 0.52 - 10
  • Therapeutic Interval: 6 - 13
  • Reporting detection limit: 0.2 umol/L

Test Location

Laboratoire de toxicologie, 945 ave Wolfe, Quebec, QC G1V 5B3

Test Version

18-Dec-2023

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
FL 2927Fluoride umol/L

Test Version

18-Dec-2023