[Histonet] Metal Testing

[Mike Toole]

Does the lab have to be licensed (to perform testing on human specimens such as blood, body fluids, tissues and cells) in order to perform qualitative analytical testing on a metal object that is foreign to the human body? 

There are many labs that can do qualitative analysis of metals. An Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer is a good instrument for that purpose. 

In a quick Google search I found Avomeen Analytical Services  833-507-6834. FDA-Registered and DEA-Licensed (schedules 1-5), GLP/GMP-compliant, and ISO 17025 accredited.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: Paula Keene Pierce via Histonet [mailto:histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu] 
Sent: Friday, April 03, 2020 11:30 AM
To: histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Gauch, Vicki
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [Histonet] Metal Testing

A lab with X-Ray diffraction on an SEM could help. Try the university electron microscopy labs.
Paula Keene Pierce, BS, HTL(ASCP)HTPresidentExcalibur Pathology, Inc.5830 N Blue Lake DriveNorman, OK 73069PH 405-759-3953http://www.excaliburpathology.com

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    On Friday, April 3, 2020, 11:14:30 AM CDT, Gauch, Vicki via Histonet <histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote:  
 
 Hi everyone,
Does anyone know of a laboratory that can identify the type of metal in a foreign body ? I need a lab that is licensed to do testing in NY state.  I have already tried LabCorp, MAYO and NMS.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Vicki Gauch
AMCH Pathology
Albany, NY
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