Aluminum, Blood
Test Summary
Aluminum has been found as a cause of encephalopathy in patients undergoing prolonged hemodialysis for renal failure. Patients in renal failure lose the ability to filter and excrete aluminum which consequently accumulates in the blood and eventually in the brain and in bone.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 30 days
- Frozen: 60 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
ALUMIN
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3582
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 82108
Billing Code
- 700000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Med Fusion
2501 South State Highway 121
Lewisville TX, 75067
2501 South State Highway 121
Lewisville TX, 75067
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday; Report available: 1 - 4 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 30 days
- Frozen: 60 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday; Report available: 1 - 4 days