Aluminum
Test Summary
Individuals undergoing hemodialysis are at risk for aluminum toxicity. Prolonged accumulation may cause anemia, encephalopathy, and vitamin D-resistant osteomalacia. Also, workers exposed to high levels or to long-term low levels of aluminum dust are at increased risk of toxicity.
Aliases
- AL
- Aluminum, Plasma
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum collected in a no additive (royal blue-top) trace element tube
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Instructions
See Metal Collection Link
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Acid-washed or metal-free vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 4 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
This measure is very sensitive to aluminum containing medications, e.g., aluminum-containing antacids, and may continue to test as elevated for a prolonged period of time after the medication is stopped.
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: EDTA (royal blue-top) tube or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
ALUM
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB443
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 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. 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
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Reference Range
| Serum/Plasma | <7 mcg/L |
| Dialysis Patient | <40 mcg/L |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 2 days
Resources
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum collected in a no additive (royal blue-top) trace element tube
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Instructions
See Metal Collection Link
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Acid-washed or metal-free vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 4 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
This measure is very sensitive to aluminum containing medications, e.g., aluminum-containing antacids, and may continue to test as elevated for a prolonged period of time after the medication is stopped.
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: EDTA (royal blue-top) tube or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| Serum/Plasma | <7 mcg/L |
| Dialysis Patient | <40 mcg/L |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 2 days