Test Overview
Method
High resolution sector field inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (HR-SF-ICP-MS)
Result Included
Creatinine (mmol/L); Creatinine (mmol/d); Aluminum (µg/L); Aluminum (µmol/L); Aluminum (µg/g creatinine); Aluminum (µmol/creatinine)
Specimen
Specimen Type
Urine (24 hr)Volume
Sample Volume
10.0 mL
Minimum Volume
5.0 mL
Patient Preparation
Avoid mineral supplements for 5 days. Avoid fruit juices and teafor 24 hours prior to collection.Antacids containing aluminum can greatly elevate urine aluminum output.
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Collect in metal-free container.
Handling Information
Transfer in metal-free container.
Additional Information
Provide collection date, 24 hour volume and gender.
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 14 days | 11 months | 11 months |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
10 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
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Creatininemmol/LMale: 3.5 - 25.0
Female: 2.6 - 20.0 -
Creatininemmol/dMale: 8.6 - 19.4
Female: 6.3 - 13.4 -
Aluminumµg/L0.0 - 17.0
-
Aluminumµmol/L0.00 - 0.63
-
Aluminumµg/d0.0 - 25.1
-
Aluminumµmol/d0.00 - 0.93
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALU U | Creatinine,U | 20603 | mmol/L |
| Creatinine,U24h | 20604 | mmol/d | |
| Aluminum,U,µg/L | 33020 | ug/L | |
| Aluminum,U24h,µmol/d | 33035 | umol/d | |
| Aluminum,U,µmol/L | 33023 | umol/L | |
| Aluminum,U24h,µg/d | 33032 | ug/d | |
| Trace Elements Reference Ranges | 34500 |
Test Version
Last Updated
2022-01-03