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| Lab Section Category | |
| Specimen Required |
5 mL plain blood collected in trace metal free tube |
| Method |
Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) |
| Reference Interval / Value |
≥ 20 yrs: < 0.6 µg/L |
| Turnaround Time |
Mean = 7 days, Range: 3 - 11 days |
| Day(s) Test Set up |
Monday - Friday |
| Remarks |
Instructions Before Sampling: Patient should avoid taking either gadolinium or iodine containing contrast media for at least 4 days as they can interfere with trace metal tests. |
Change History Notes
07 Apr 2020 05:15 PM
Method is updated on 07 Apr 2020.
Last Updated - 13 Jun 2025
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