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Test & Collection Guide

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Aluminium

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Used in the assessment of aluminium toxicity in dialysis patients

Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
ALU
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
Trace Metal with AliquotTrace Metal with Aliquot
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable

 

LAB STAFF NOTE : The Reference Lab will only receive aliquots which are sent in a metal-free aliquot tube (see container picture above).  Sample must be decanted by pour-off (do not use plastic pipettes). 

Spin and Separate Plasma

Minimum Adult Volume:
2 mL
Frequency:
Weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
10-12 days
Reference Interval:

0.01-0.80 umol/L

Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW

 

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