Aluminum, Urine
Also known as: Al, Urine
Use
Monitor patients for prior and ongoing exposure to aluminum. Patients at risk include:
Special Instructions
Do not use preservative, as preservatives used for routine analysis may contain mercuric oxide which interferes with all metal testing. If both urinalysis and metal testing are ordered, submit a separate urine specimen containing no additive for metal testing.
Limitations
This test was developed and its performance characteristics were determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 6929-4
- 2161-8
- 13470-0
- 26707-0
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Urine
Volume
5 mL
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Container
Plastic urine container, no preservative
Collection Instructions
Instruct the patient to void at 8 AM and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24-hour collection period (i.e., 8 AM the next morning). Avoid contact with metal during collection. Screw the lid on securely.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |