Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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Aluminium

Ordering information:

Used in the assessment of aluminium toxicity in dialysis patients

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

ALU

Specimen types:

Blood

Container types:

Trace 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

External Laboratory:

Alfred Hospital

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