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Aluminum, Urine

Order Code
071555
CPT
82108, 82570
Test Details
TAT

8 days

Methodology

Inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects aluminum excretion in urine. Used to assess exposure or body burden of aluminum.

Specimen Type

Random or 24 hour urine

Volume

5 mL

Specimen Container

Plastic urine container, no preservative.

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Do not use preservative. Preservatives used for routine analysis may contain mercuric oxide (ie, Stabilur), which interferes with all metal testing. If both urinalysis and metal testing are ordered, please submit a separate urine specimen (containing no additive) for the metal testing.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3
Order Code
071555
CPT
82108, 82570
Test Details
TAT

8 days

Methodology

Inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects aluminum excretion in urine. Used to assess exposure or body burden of aluminum.

Specimen Type

Random or 24 hour urine

Volume

5 mL

Specimen Container

Plastic urine container, no preservative.

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Do not use preservative. Preservatives used for routine analysis may contain mercuric oxide (ie, Stabilur), which interferes with all metal testing. If both urinalysis and metal testing are ordered, please submit a separate urine specimen (containing no additive) for the metal testing.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3