hartmut
Tue, 04 Nov 2014 01:24:33 GMT
There are several ways to test for antimony exposure and subsequent levels in the body. Currently urine testing is widely accepted in the medical and scientific community. Hair Mineral Analysis is also used. Both methods have strengths and issues. Blood testing for antimony is not commonly used in Australia at this point.
Robert McQuilty did the testing on the Costerfield Mine Sb (antimony) exposure analysis.
Due to contamination issues only the primary yellow top urine jars will be accepted for analysis. Aliquot (Vacuum) types tubes are not suitable for use. 24 hour urine acid washed bottle nil preservative should be aliquoted into yellow top urine jars only. (Serum is not recommended at this time due to Sb contamination from the plastic collection vials)
Full Fee Cost:
$41.50
Mr Robert McQuilty (Contact Details)
Trace and Toxic Elements Unit
Biochemistry Dept
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital – NSW
Missenden Rd
Camperdown NSW 2050
Australia
Results Ph: (02) 9515-8279
Scientist Ph: (02) 9515-8841
Fax: (02) 9515-7931
Web Page
http://www.swslhd.nsw.gov.au/sswps/handbook/Results4.asp?Test_ID=3006&Org_ID=&Query_TEXT=&TEST_GRP=TRACE+AND+TOXIC+ELEMENTS&DISEASE=%5Fempty12&ORGLAB=%5Fempty12&R1=
Email: [email protected]
Royal North Shore can also process samples