Atomic Number:	47
Atomic Symbol:	Ag
Atomic Weight:	107.868
Electron Configuration:	[Kr]5s14d10

Clinical interest in silver analysis is limited to two applications. Monitoring burn patients being treated
with silver sulfadiazine and patients treated with silver containing nasal decongestants. In both cases,
silver deposits in many organs, including the sub epithelium of skin and mucous membranes producing a
syndrome called argyria. It is associated with growth retardation hemopoiesis, cardiac enlargement,
degeneration of the liver, and destruction of renal tubules. Silver is absorbed from the intestine and
partially excreted in the kidney.

Sample Requirements (click on cell)

Urine

Hair

Reference range

** Reference range is tissue dependent.

Method of Analysis:  High Resolution ICP/MS

Test available:  Monday - Friday 0800 - 1600 h
Turnaround Time:  Average 5-10 days
Maximum 10 days

May 8, 2008