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Gold, Serum/Plasma
Test ID: GOLD
Test
Method
ICP-MS
Report Includes
Specimens
Plasma (K2 EDTA); Serum
Test Location
Laboratoire de toxicologie, 945 ave Wolfe, Quebec, QC G1V 5B3
Test Version
5-Jul-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Plasma (K2 EDTA); Serum
Collection Containers
Preferred
BD K2-EDTA Royal Blue top (Reference # 368381 for plasma)
Acceptable
BD non additive Royal Blue top (Reference # 368380 for serum)
Sample Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Collect in contaminant-free tube.
Handling Information
Separate and transfer to polypropylene vial as soon as possible. Store and send cold.
Stability
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 1 year |
Test Version
5-Jul-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
ICP-MS
Turnaround Time
22 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | µmol/L |
|
Test Location
Laboratoire de toxicologie, 945 ave Wolfe, Quebec, QC G1V 5B3
Test Version
5-Jul-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GOLD | 28617Gold | umol/L |
Test Version
5-Jul-2023