Aluminum, Screen
Test ID:
703492
CPT code:
82108
Clinical Use:
Monitor patients for prior and ongoing exposure to aluminum. Patients at risk include:
Additional Test Information:
Aluminum toxicity has been recognized in many settings where exposure is heavy or prolonged, where renal function is limited, or where a previously accumulated bone burden is released in stress or illness. Toxicity may include:
Specimen Type:
Serum, plasma, or whole blood
Requested Volume:
7 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.6 mL
Container Type:
Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube or royal blue-top without EDTA
Collection:
Submit original unopened tube or serum or plasma removed from a royal blue-top tube, and transfer to a certified metal-free plastic transport tube (PeopleSoft N° 111166) for shipment to the laboratory.
Storage Instructions:
Maintain specimen at room temperature
Stability Requirements:
Temperature |
Period |
---|---|
Room temperature |
14 days |
Refrigerated |
14 days |
Frozen |
14 days |
Freeze/thaw cycles |
Stable x3 |
Rejection Criteria
Royal blue-top tube not used in specimen collection; certified metal-free plastic transport tube not submitted
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