The Trace Element Laboratory has been associated with the Supra Regional Assay Services (SAS) since 1974. We are a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) approved laboratory for the industrial monitoring of lead and cadmium in blood.
We are accredited under UKAS, and participate in Quality Assurance Schemes to ensure the reliability and quality of our results. The laboratory subscribes to the NEQAS, TEQAS and SAS External Quality Assurance schemes.
All analysis has been performed by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICPMS) since 2003. The laboratory provides a comprehensive analytical range of elements and an advisory service.
The aim is for a fast turn-around time of 5 working days or less for all elements. We have experience of analysis in blood, plasma, urine and tissue; we offer measurement of both copper and iron in liver biopsy tissue.
Please get in touch if you would like to discuss any aspect of our service.
Director:
Dr Carys Lippiatt
Email: carys.lippiatt@nhs.net,
Tel: +44(0)113 20 64852
Deputy Director:
Dr Liz Fox
Email: Elizabeth.fox4@nhs.net,
Tel: +44 (0)113 20 64860
Laboratory:
Tel: +44 (0)113 20 64760
Address for samples:
Trace Element Laboratory
Specialist Lab Services
Block 46
St James’s University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF