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General
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Clinical Use:
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Silver (Ag) salts are used as antiseptic and bacteriostatic agents.
Ingestion or inhalation of silver or Ag salts can cause argyria or argyrosis. In normal individuals silver slowly accumulates with age, but causes no apparent harm.
Clinical findings of argyria are (irreversible) discolourations of the skin, mucous membranes and nails, whereas argyrosis refers to ocular silver deposition.
Ag testing can be used to monitor patients under treatment with silver containing creams used for burns or occupational exposure (Jewellery).
Ref: RPAH & Wu, A. (2006). Tietz Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests, Fourth Edition.
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Availability:
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Code:
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SLV24 |
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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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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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UR24-No Pres (UR24NP), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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Sample must be kept refrigerated during collection. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Refer to local manual for processing requirements. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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10mL |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled.
Requests should be reviewed by Duty Biochemist prior to transport. |
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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Laboratory |
Royal North Shore Hospital |
(02) 9926 7111 |
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Last Updated : 23-11-2023 15:03 |