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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

Methodology

Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry

CPT

82108

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

NavyRed (Serum)

 

Collection Volume

4.0 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

1.0 mL

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)

Transport

Ambient

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.)

Turn Around Time

2-5 days

Lab Department

Referred Testing

EPIC Code

LAB665

Acceptable Collection Container

NavyRed (Serum no additive)

Testing Volume

0.5 mL

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).

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Tuesday, Thursdy, Saturday

STAT Availability

No

LOINC

5574-9

Alias

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