Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
Urine is the preferred sample type
Investigation of toxicity
Specimen container paediatric:
SerumNavy blue top ‘trace element’ tube with red-striped label
Specimen container adult:
Serum Navy blue top ‘trace element’ tube with red-striped label
Minimum volume paediatric:
2 mL
Minimum volume adult:
2 mL
Transport requirements:
First class post at ambient temperature
Reference ranges:
7.5 – 21.5 nmol/L
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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