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Methodology
Instrument ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) There are two types of ICP-MS: High Resolution Sector Field ICP-MS (HR-SF-ICP-MS) and Low Resolution Quadrupole ICP-MS. HR-SF-ICP-MS has the highest level of analytical performance and has been generally recognized by peers as the Gold...
Sample Type
Choosing The Appropriate Type of Sample Plasma Plasma is the recommended sample type for Essential Panel testing (Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Manganese, Molybdenum, Selenium, Vanadium, and Zinc) or individual essential trace elements to assess nutritional status. Plasma levels of essential trace...
Reference Ranges
Whole Blood Reference Range Essential Trace Elements Conventional Unit SI Unit Elements Low High Unit Low High Unit Calcium 57.5 78.0 mg/L 1.43 1.95 mmol/L Chromium 0.12 0.40 µg/L 2.3 7.7 nmol/L Cobalt 0.11 0.39 µg/L 1.9 6.6 nmol/L Copper Male 683 1036 µg/L 10.8 16.3 µmol/L Copper Female 752 1565 µg...
Specimen and Shipping Instructions
Ordering: Please carefully read the recommended specimen and shipping instructions before ordering a test. Incomplete and/or illegible requisitions and/or specimen labeling will result in testing being suspended until the complete information can be obtained. Specimen Requirements: Whole blood...
Contacts
Contact Us Dr. Matthew Nichols Section Head of Trace Elements matthew.nichols@lhsc.on.ca 519-685-8500 , Extension. 64733 Vily Choperena Manager of Specialty Biochemistry elvira.choperena@lhsc.on.ca 519-685-8500 , Extension. 64025 Cindy Iacobelli Senior Technologist of Trace Elements cindy.iacobelli...
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PaLM)
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PaLM) is a joint venture of London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and St. Joseph's Health Care London. We are committed to providing a comprehensive range of routine and specialized testing and clinical consultation for patient care...
Transfusion Medicine
Division of Transfusion Medicine Blood Transfusion Clinical Practice Manual Transfusion Medicine (TM) provides an essential 24/7 service for Transfusion Medicine, Stem Cell Transplantation, and Tissue Banking for London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and St. Joseph’s Health Care London (SJH)...
Hematology
Division of Hematology Choosing Wisely Together Hematology services Southwestern Ontario (Owen Sound to Windsor) and provides specialized testing for Thunder Bay, North Bay and Prince Edward Island. It is composed of three laboratory areas each with its own specialty: The Investigational Hematology...
Molecular Diagnostics
Division of Molecular Diagnostics The Division of Molecular Diagnostics is part of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PaLM) Program at the London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC). We provide genetic testing services for southwestern Ontario (LIHN 1 and 2 in particular) and Canada at large. We...