Molybdenum

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

MOL

Referral code

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Test information

Rarely indicated, discuss with biochemist. Normal concentrations in serum and urine are very low, and deficiency of molybdenum is difficult to determine from measurements of the element in these fluids. Increased exposures are shown by high levels of molybdenum in urine and blood and by hyperuricaemia with elevated caeruloplasmin concentrations.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

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Tube type

Tube type info

Plain

Special requirements

Serum or urine

Minimum volume

2 mL

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

4 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

4 weeks

Referral lab

Clinical Biochemistry (Trace Elements), Frimley Park Hospital Foundation Trust