Aluminum (µg/L); Aluminum (nmol/L)
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Aluminum, Blood
Test ID: HALU WB
Test
Method
ICP-TripleQ MS
Platform
Inductively Coupled Plasma Triple-Quad Mass Spectrometry
Report Includes
Specimens
Whole Blood (K2-EDTA)
Clinical Utility
(µg/L)!(nmol/L)
Test Location
Hamilton General Hospital, 237 Barton St E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
Test Version
17-May-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Whole Blood (K2-EDTA)
Collection Containers
Preferred
BD 6 ml K2-EDTA Royal Blue Vacutainer (Reference # 368381)
Sample Volume
6.0 mL
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Collect in contaminant-free tube.
Handling Information
Store and send cold.
Stability
| Ambient | 20 days |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 15 months |
| Frozen | 15 months |
Test Version
17-May-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
ICP-TripleQ MS
Platform
Inductively Coupled Plasma Triple-Quad Mass Spectrometry
Turnaround Time
10 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | µg/L |
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| Aluminum | nmol/L |
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Test Location
Hamilton General Hospital, 237 Barton St E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
Test Version
17-May-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| LAB3168 | 60512ALUMINUM WHOLE BLOOD | nmol/L |
Test Version
17-May-2023