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Plasma Essential Panel

Specimen Types:BD Royal Blue K2-EDTA Vacutainer.
Included Elements:

Chromium
Cobalt
Copper
Manganese
Molybdenum
Selenium
Vanadium
Zinc

Uses:

To assess nutritional status.

Plasma levels of essential trace elements changes more quickly than erythrocyte levels, thus plasma levels are better indicators of recent intake or deficiency.

Shipping Instructions:Click here for shipping instructions

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