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General
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Clinical Use:
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Exposure to high levels of vanadium can cause harmful effects. The major effects from breathing high levels of vanadium are on the lungs, throat and eyes - lung irritation, chest pain, coughing and other effects. Vanadium is mostly used in combination with other metals to make alloys. Small amounts are used to make rubber, plastics and ceramics. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested once a week. |
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Code:
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UV |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Spot urine Vanadium <1 nmol/mmol creatinine
Occupational exposure limits for spot urine collected at end of work week <110 nmol/mmol creatinine
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Urine Container (URINE), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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10mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Non-medicare rebateable item. All patients except Public, VA and Pensioners must pay $91.35 upfront. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Aliquot sample into urine tube. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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1mL |
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Stability:
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7 days chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Special Chemistry |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4114 |
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Last Updated : 29-10-2021 07:41 |