Silicone - serum
Last updated: Friday, 19, March, 2004
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| Item | Process |
|---|---|
| Specimen | 5 mL blood in plain tube. |
| Method | Mass spectrometry. |
| Reference Interval | Consult laboratory. |
| Application | No clinical utility at present. |
| Interpretation | There is no evidence that silicone levels are predictive of any complication of breast implants. |
| Reference | Peters W. Ann Plast Surg 1995; 34: 343-347. |