Silver
Clinical Biochemistry
Sample and container requirements
Plain Serum Lithium Heparin Plasma (paediatrics only) Trace Element Tube
Minimum volume required
1 mL serum/plasma
Special requirements
None
Patient preparation
None
Sample viability
Turnaround time
14 days
Reference range
Please refer to report for reference ranges.
Clinical guidance
Please follow the link below to the referral laboratory website for more information: https://www.sas-centre.org/wp-content/media/Silverx.pdf
Notes
Sent to SAS Trace Element Centre, Guildford
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This information was last updated on 19 August 2026