Paraquat screening (qualitative), urine
Clinical Background:
Paraquat is found in some weedkillers. It is incredibly toxic and it accumulates in all tissues, particularly the lungs. It usually results in fatality. It is removed by renal clearance. Diquat is ...
Paraquat is found in some weedkillers. It is incredibly toxic and it accumulates in all tissues, particularly the lungs. It usually results in fatality. It is removed by renal clearance. Diquat is a related substance which can also sometimes be identified using this screening test. Please seek advice from the National Poisons Centre if further information on this and management is required. This is a screening test designed to detect the presence of paraquat, not to provide a measure of consumption.
Test Details
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Discipline:
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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Specimen Container Adult:
Plain universal container
Plain universal container
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
Plain universal container
Plain universal container
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Minimum Volume Adult:
10 mL urine
10 mL urine
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
10 mL urine
10 mL urine
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Freq Analysis:
Assayed as required
Assayed as required
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Interpretation:
A positive test would be suggestive of paraquat ingestion. However, pigmentation of the urine may interfere with reading of the test and result in a false positive result.
A positive test would be suggestive of paraquat ingestion. However, pigmentation of the urine may interfere with reading of the test and result in a false positive result.
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Routine Contact Name:
Duty biochemist
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Routine Telephone:
Freeman: 0191 244 8889
RVI: 0191 282 9719Freeman: 0191 244 8889
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