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Test Code ALUMIN Aluminum, Serum

Important Note

Preferred test for routine aluminum screening. May be useful in the assessment of aluminum toxicity due to dialysis. Aluminum urine testing is preferred for chronic exposure.

Additional Codes

99266

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

NavyRed (Serum)

 

Collection Instructions

Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL serum to an ARUP Trace Element-Free Transport Tube  (Metal Free)

Collection Volume

4.0 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

1.0 mL

Testing Volume

0.5 mL

Rejection Criteria

pecimens that are not separated from the red cells or clot within 2 hours. Specimens collected in containers other than specified. Specimens transported in containers other than specified.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Indefinitely (If the specimen is drawn and stored in the appropriate container, the trace element values do not change with time.)

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Tuesday, Thursdy, Saturday

EPIC Code

LAB665

Methodology

Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry

Acceptable Collection Container

NavyRed (Serum no additive)

Patient Preparation

Diet, medication, and nutritional supplements may introduce interfering substances. Patient should be encouraged to discontinue nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, and non-essential over-the-counter medications (upon the advice of their physician).

Transport

Ambient

STAT Availability

No

Turn Around Time

2-5 days

Lab Department

Referred Testing

LOINC

5574-9

CPT

82108

Alias

Al; Al, Serum; Aluminium; Aluminum; Aluminum, serum