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Test ID: ALU P

Aluminum, Plasma

Test Overview

Method

High resolution sector field inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (HR-SF-ICP-MS)

Result Included

Aluminum

Specimen

Specimen Type

Avoid gel separator tubes
Plasma (K2-EDTA)

Containers

Preferred Containers

BD 6 ml K2-EDTA Royal Blue Vacutainer (Reference # 368381)

Volume

Sample Volume

2 mL

Specimen Comment

Avoid gel separator tubes.

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Collect in contaminant-free tube.

Handling Information

Separate as soon as possible and transfer plasma to polypropylene vial. Store and send cold.

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
  1. Aluminum
    µg/L
    <= 7.9
    ng/L x 0.037
  2. Auminum
    nmol/L
    <= 293

Referral Location

Canada

Test Version

Last Updated

2024-07-19