ALUMINUM, SERUM

Test Code: S138Specimen 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: 82108Testing Location: Sent to reference lab
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

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
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