| Methodology: |
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry
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| Performed: |
Mon, Wed, Fri
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| Reported: |
2-6 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Liver tissue. .
Transport: At least a 1 cm long specimen (obtained with an 18 gauge needle) at 2-8°C. Tissue can be fresh, paraffin-embedded, formalin-fixed, or dried. Specimens other than paraffin-embedded should be stored and transported in a metal-free container such as a royal blue (no additive).
Remarks: Formalin is acceptable, but not preferred.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens less than 0.25 mg (dry weight) and paraffin blocks that have been processed with Hollande's or other copper-containing stain.
Stability: In paraffin block, preserved (formalin), or dried: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Indefinitely
Fresh tissue: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely
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