10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of random Urine in an acid washed (metal free) container available from TrueMedix. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Use powderless gloves during specimen collection. If Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media has been administered, the specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.
ICPMS
Sample Daily by 6 pm; Report Next day
Thallium is a by-product of lead smelting and is basically used as a rodenticide. High doses lead to Alopecia, Peripheral neuropathy ; Renal failure. This assay detects toxic thallium exposure.
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If Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media has been administered, specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.