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Gold, Serum/Plasma

Test ID: GOLD

Test

Method

ICP-MS

Report Includes

Gold

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
  • 0 - 0.50

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