Aluminum, Serum or Plasma
Use
Monitor patients for prior and ongoing exposure to aluminum. Patients at risk include:
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Serum aluminum levels fluctuate with the use of aluminum-containing products and are quickly cleared by the kidneys if the renal function is normal. Elevated levels of aluminum can persist for over a week after beginning aluminum-containing antacid treatments. The test does not directly diagnose aluminum toxicity but indicates exposure levels, which must be interpreted in clinical context.
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Aluminum
Analyte
LOINC Codes
- 5574-9 - Aluminum SerPl-mCnc
- 5574-9 - Aluminum SerPl-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Plasma
Volume
7 mL
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Container
Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube or royal blue-top without EDTA
Collection Instructions
Separate serum or plasma immediately after the collection, and transfer to a certified metal-free transport tube for shipment to the laboratory.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Royal blue-top tube not used in specimen collection; certified metal-free plastic transport tube not submitted
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
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