Test Overview
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Detecting toxic thallium exposure.
Age 0-17 years: not established; age >or= 18 years: <2 mcg/24 hour.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
2 - 6 days
Specimen Requirements
Collect 24 hour urine in a clean, plastic container with no metal cap or glued insert and no preservative. Aliquot urine into a clean, plastic container with no metal cap or glued insert and refrigerate within 4 hours of completion of collection. Record 24 hour urine volume and collection dates/times on the request form. Collection must take place prior to or 96 hours after administering gadolinium-containing contrast media.
Additional Information
Thallium is a by-product of lead smelting and is found in some depilatories and rodenticides. Thallium is rapidly absorbed via ingestion, inhalation, skin contact, and through mucous membranes. Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.