Test Category: Specialist BiochemistryToxicology
Investigation Name:Paraquat and Diaquat
Alias or Abbreviation:PARQ
Intro:
Paraquat is a restricted herbicide available as a concentrate, granules or aerosol which causes multiple organ failure and death after the ingestion of just a mouthful of concentrate. Similarly, diquat is a herbicide which can still be used in the UK and causes CNS toxicity. Identifying whether a patient has ingested these can be useful, although there is no effective treatments for these.Pathology Laboratory:Toxicology Lab
Requestable Seperately?No
Minimum Sample Volume:1mL
Expected Turnaround Time:24 hours post sample receipt.
Test Code:PARQ
Sample Type:
1mL of random urine collected into a plain (white top) universal container.Please ensure samples are taken a minimum of 1hour post ingestion.
Complex Reference Range:N/A
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Storage Requirements:Samples should be stored at 4°C prior to sending.
Posting Address / Requirements:Ambient temperature, 1st class post.
Sandwell Health Campus
Pathology Department
Specialist chemistry
Lyndon,
B71 4HJ
NPEX / PDF Reporting Available:NPEX an PDF reporting is available.
EQA Scheme:There is no EQA scheme for this assay.
Further information:If the sample is positive for Paraquat/Diquat, confirmation using a quantitative screen may be possible via Sheffield Toxicology.
Lead Contact Details:Consultant Clinical Scientist, Lauren Starbrook
Email: lauren.starbrook@nhs.net
Email Address For Chasing Results:rwh-tr.bcpsspecialistchemistryenquiries@nhs.net
Site Sample Tested:Sandwell Health Campus
Cost:Please email: bcpspathology.info@nhs.net for further details
Contact Number:0121 507 4138
