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Aluminum, Random Urine

Test ID: ALURU

Test

Method

HR-SF-ICP-MS

Platform

High Resolution Sector Field Inductively Coupled Mass Spectrometry
This analysis is performed at London Health Sciences Trace Elements Laboratory.

Report Includes

Creatinine (mg/L); Creatinine (mmol/L); Aluminum (µg/g creatinine); Aluminum (µmol/creatinine)

Specimens

Urine (Random)

Test Location

London Health Sciences Centre, 339 Windermere Road, London ON N6A 5A5

Test Version

19-Jul-2024

Specimen

Specimens

Urine (Random)

Sample Volume

10.0 mL

Minimum Volume

5.0 mL

Patient Preparation

Avoid mineral supplements for 5 days prior to collection. 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 date of birth and gender. Indicate “Random”.

Stability

Ambient 14 days
Refrigerated 11 months
Frozen 11 months

Test Version

19-Jul-2024

Performance / Interpretation

Method

HR-SF-ICP-MS

Platform

High Resolution Sector Field Inductively Coupled Mass Spectrometry
This analysis is performed at London Health Sciences Trace Elements Laboratory.

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Aluminum µg/g Cre
  • <= 16
Aluminum µmol/mol Cre
  • <= 67

Test Location

London Health Sciences Centre, 339 Windermere Road, London ON N6A 5A5

Test Version

19-Jul-2024

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
ALURU 33026Aluminum,U,umol/mol creatinine umol/mol creatinine
33029Aluminum,U,ug/g creatinine ug/g creatinine
33012Creatinine,U,mg/L mg/L
33008Creatinine,U,mmol/L mmol/L
34500Trace Elements Reference Ranges

Test Version

19-Jul-2024