Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD49887Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Thallium, 24‑Hour Urine
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Assessment of thallium exposure via measurement of thallium in a 24‑hour urine collection, useful for diagnosing toxic exposure from industrial, environmental, or ingestion sources.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Thallium
AnalyteThallium • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
2-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Urine
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
acid‑washed or metal‑free plastic container
Collection Instructions
Collect 24‑hour urine in an acid‑washed or metal‑free plastic container; submit a well‑mixed aliquot
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |