Silicon, Serum/Plasma
- Laboratory
- Quest Diagnostics
- Test code
- 11040
- Specimen
- Serum
- Fasting
- Not stated
- LOINC
- 10829-0
Laboratory assay overview
Silicon is environmentally prevalent in that it makes up approximately 25% of the earth's crust. It is used in the manufacturing of transistors, silicon diodes and semiconductors. Symptoms of exposure are most often seen from inhalation of silica dust, which could cause a fibronodular lung disease called silicosis.
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