ALUMINUM, SERUM | |
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Test Code: S138 | Specimen Collection: Serum |
Component: Aluminum | Method: ICP/MS |
Collection Notes: Specimen must be collected in a royal blue top tube. Discard the first royal blue, and keep the second royal blue top. When drawing a serum trace metal tube, allow the specimen to clot in an upright position. Centrifuge the tube and pour (do not use a pipette) the serum or plasma into an acid washed or metal-free transport vial. Transport at room temperature. | |
Clinical Utility: This test is used to monitor individuals who are at risk for aluminum toxicity. | |
CPT Code: 82108 | Testing Location: Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (2 mL), Trace Metal Ambient 4 Days Refrigerated 14 Days Frozen 30 Days Plasma (2 mL) EDTA Trace,Metal Ambient 4 Days Refrigerated 14 Days Frozen 30 Days |