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Specimen collection
High-risk result notification
Blood specimen order of draw
RCH Paediatric Blood Collection Volume Guide
Pathology request form
Clinical Analyte Unit conversion tool
Trace Elements
Test Name
Trace Elements
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PLEASE NOTE
For information regarding specimen type, volume required and handling procedures, please refer to each individual test.
Typical Trace element profile for patients on TPN therapy or 'Short Gut' syndrome includes: Chromium, Copper, Manganese, Selenium and Zinc
Typical Trace element profile for suspected poisoning includes: Aluminium, Chromium, Copper, Iron, Lead, Manganese, Selenium, Zinc.
Please order the most likely trace elements in the first instance.
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