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: [email protected].
Advice
Full Referred Test details logged internally on the referred test database [BSF2REC17003]
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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 along with the sample.
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range Notes
< 1.1 nmol/L
Units
nmol/L