Antimony
Antimony is widely used in alloys. Its use in semi-conductors is important. Antimony compounds are used in flame-proofing, paints, ceramics, enamels, glass, pottery, rubber technology & dye stuffs. Antimony derivatives have considerable toxicity.
| Tube | 03 (EB) - EDTA Blood |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0152 |
| Additional Information | Clinical indication for test: suspicion of antimony toxicity. Please discuss request with the Duty Biochemist (0113 39 26922 option 2). An empty tube from the same lot number should ideally be sent along with the blood sample. |
| Turn Around | Turnaround time stated by Guildford trace element lab: 5-10 days |
| Send to | Blood Sciences LGI (Test referred to: Guildford trace elements lab.) |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Advice | Full Referred Test details logged internally on the referred test database [BSF2REC17003]http://leedspath.myeqms.com/Administrator/LoadDocADM.asp?ID=82998&Ext=True&CCID=1 |
| Collection Con | Minimum volume: 2 mL whole blood Instructions to lab: DO NOT centrifuge. Store in fridge. If an empty tube also sent, please send to Guildford |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | < 1.1 nmol/L |
| Units | nmol/L |
| Telepath | No code. Book in as PROB1L (comment NRSOT) & SA1R |
