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General
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Clinical Use:
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Molybdenum is an essential element required to form molybdopterin, a cofactor essential to the function of the metalloenzymes xanthine oxidase, sulphite oxidase and aldehyde oxidase.
It is readily absorbed from the intestine and is excreted chiefly in the urine.
Toxicity has not been established in humans and the dietary requirement to prevent deficiency is extremely low.
Increased exposure is mainly from occupational exposure but there can be release from implants and artificial joints.
Molybdenum toxicity mimics copper deficiency, but symptoms reverse with copper treatment. |
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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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MOLY |
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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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0 - 10 nmol/L
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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EDTA (LAVENDER), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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1mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Non-medicare rebateable item. All patients except Public, VA and Pensioners must pay $46.00 upfront. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Centrifuge and separate sample. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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0.5mL |
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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 |
SSWPS-Royal Prince Alfred Hospital |
(02) 9515 8279 |
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Last Updated : 23-11-2023 13:46 |