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Aluminum, plasma
| Item | Value | ||||
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| Approval req'd? | No | ||||
| Available Stat? | No | ||||
| Test code | ALUM | ||||
| Test group | Aluminum | ||||
| Performed by | Quest | ||||
| Sendout? | Yes | ||||
| Method | Atomic Spectroscopy | ||||
| Patient Preparation | Patient should refrain from taking antacids containing aluminum compounds at least three days prior to sample collection. |
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| Collection Instructions | Avoid hemolysis. Collect one vacutainer and discard, collect second vacutainer and submit for testing. Click here for detailed instructions for collecting samples for Trace Metals |
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| Container type | Navy blue top (EDTA) with Lavender printing on label. | ||||
| Amount to Collect | 4 mL blood | ||||
| Sample type | EDTA Plasma | ||||
| Preferred volume | 2 mL plasma | ||||
| Min. Volume | 0.7 mL plasma | ||||
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Hemolyzed samples | ||||
| Processing notes | Follow the detailed processing instructions for Trace Metal Analysis. Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection and pour the serum into the special red-labeled trace metal-free vial supplied by vendor. Store at room temperature Order Quest # 2958. | ||||
| Units | µg/L (mcg/L) | ||||
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| Stability | Room temperature 4 days, refrigerated 2 weeks, frozen at -20C 1 month | ||||
| Turn around times | Test run 2x per week. Turnaround: 2-5 days. | ||||
| Additional information | µg/L x 0.0371 = µmol/L (SI units). |
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| LOINC code | 5574-9 | ||||
| Last Updated | 9/8/2012 2:43:21 PM | ||||
| Entry Number | 232 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667