Aluminum

Aluminum

Test Code

2958
82108
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
2958
82108
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Ordering Restrictions may apply. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Aluminum - 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.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Assay Category

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.

Reference Range(s)

Serum/Plasma <7 mcg/L 
Dialysis Patient <40 mcg/L

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
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.

Reference Range(s)

Serum/Plasma <7 mcg/L 
Dialysis Patient <40 mcg/L
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

2 mL serum collected in a no additive (royal blue-top) trace element tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Plasma collected in: EDTA (royal blue-top) tube or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.7 mL

Collection Instructions

Draw one (royal blue-top) tube of blood. Allow to clot in an upright position. Centrifuge and pour (do not pipette) the plasma into a metal-free vial.

Transport Container

Acid-washed or metal-free vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 14 days
    Refrigerated: 21 days
    Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Pour off into royal blue-top tubes • All specimens received in tubes other than metal-free transport tubes

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
2 mL serum collected in a no additive (royal blue-top) trace element tube
Plasma collected in: EDTA (royal blue-top) tube or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube
0.7 mL
Draw one (royal blue-top) tube of blood. Allow to clot in an upright position. Centrifuge and pour (do not pipette) the plasma into a metal-free vial.
Acid-washed or metal-free vial
Room temperature
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: 30 days
Pour off into royal blue-top tubes • All specimens received in tubes other than metal-free transport tubes
Service Area must be determined
Ordering Restrictions may apply. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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