Fluoride
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Fluoride, Serum/Plasma
Test ID: FL
Test
Method
Combination Electrode
Report Includes
Specimens
Serum; Plasma
Test Location
Laboratoire de toxicologie, 945 ave Wolfe, Quebec, QC G1V 5B3
Test Version
1-Mar-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 | 1 year |
Test Version
1-Mar-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Combination Electrode
Turnaround Time
20 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | µmol/L |
|
Test Location
Laboratoire de toxicologie, 945 ave Wolfe, Quebec, QC G1V 5B3
Test Version
1-Mar-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 2927Fluoride | umol/L |
Test Version
1-Mar-2023