| Atomic
Number: |
81
|
| Atomic
Symbol: |
Tl
|
| Atomic
Weight: |
204.37
|
| Electron
Configuration: |
[Xe]6s24f145d106p1 |
Thallium
is widely distributed in the lithosphere and enters the
environment primarily from coal burning and cement production.Thallium
can easily enter the food chain from the atmosphere and
be absorbed by plants. Thallium was used as a rodenticide.
Poisoning occurs from ingestion or absorption through
intact skin/mucous membranes. Used for industrial
and environmental monitoring.
Sample
Requirements (click on cell)
Reference
range
|
Analyte
Thallium
|
|
Whole Blood
|
Erythrocytes
|
Random Urine
|
24 Hour Urine
|
Hair
|
|
0.00 - 0.24 nmol/L
|
0-0.39
nmol/L
|
0.00-1.96 nmol/L
0.00 - 0.27 umol/mol creatinine
0 - 266 nmol/mol creatinine
|
0.00
- 2.93 nmol/d |
0.0
-9.8 pmol/g |
Method
of Analysis: High Resolution ICP/MS
Test
available: Monday - Friday 0800 - 1600 h
Turnaround Time: Average 5-10 days
Maximum 10 days
