Thallium (ICP-MS) (u) (Urine (u))

Testcode:	E_THA_U
Specimens:	500 µl Urine (u)
Method:	Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrom
Dimension:	µg/l
Alternate dimension:	nmol/l (Factor: 4.89) Calculator
Set-up:	on demand
Duration:	7 days
Indication/Significance:	Suspected thallium poisoning Monitoring of persons exposed to thallium, e.g. when working with photo-semiconductors, cement production
Interpretation:	Among other things, more… Among other things, thallium is contained in photo-semiconductors and in pesticides. It is predominantly absorbed via the lings, gastro-intestinal tract and skin. It is excreted via the urine and the stool. Intoxications are associated with abdominal cramps, polyneuritis, hair loss, liver damage, physical and mental collapse. close

in-house development

both sex
from 0 - 2 Years
No reference range known for this age
from 3 Years - 13 Years	< 0,6 µg/l
from 14 Years - 120 Years	< 2,0 µg/l

Representation of age: "from" refers to the commenced year(s) (month) of age; "until" refers to the completed year(s) (month) of age.