Test Directory
Lead
Containers - Adult
Red/Pink Cap
|
Volume Range
1.0 mL
Additive per Container
Potassium EDTA |
Orange Cap (Non-Gel)
|
Volume Range
1.0 mL
Additive per Container
Lithium heparin (these must be non-gel tubes so 'Gel' should not appear on label) |
Trace Metal
|
Volume Range
1.0 ml
Additive per Container
Heparin (these must be non-gel tubes so 'Gel' should not appear on label) |
Containers - Child
Pink Cap - Paediatric
|
Volume Range
0.3 mL
Additive per Container
Potassium EDTA |
Orange Cap - Paediatric
|
Volume Range
1 mL
Additive per Container
Lithium heparin (non gel) |
Reference ranges
<0.1 µmol/L
Laboratory Site
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
84 Castle Street
Glasgow
G4 0SF
Glasgow
G4 0SF
Telephone: 0141 211 4000
Special instructions for collection
Mix sample well.
Anticipated turnaround
28 days
General additional information
Samples sent to Scottish Trace Element and Micronutrient Reference Laboratory.