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* 1 mL of a 1% sodium dithionate solution (found in haematology labs) is added to 10 mL of urine. | * 1 mL of a 1% sodium dithionate solution (found in haematology labs) is added to 10 mL of urine. | ||
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A blue colour change indicates paraquat ingestion. If this test is negative on urine passed 2 to 6 hours after ingestion it indicates that a significant exposure is unlikely. | A blue colour change indicates paraquat ingestion. If this test is negative on urine passed 2 to 6 hours after ingestion it indicates that a significant exposure is unlikely. | ||
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==== Other investigations ==== | ==== Other investigations ==== |