Aluminum, Random Urine without Creatinine

Aluminum, Random Urine without Creatinine

Test Code

6024
82108
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
6024
82108
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account or to find available tests you can order.
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Clinical Significance

Aluminum, Random Urine without Creatinine - Aluminum may be increased in patients on dialysis or on aluminum antacid medications and in patients with renal failure and Alzheimer's disease. Aluminum accumulates in bone and hair.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Atomic Spectroscopy (AS)

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)

5-30 mcg/L

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Atomic Spectroscopy (AS)
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)

5-30 mcg/L
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

7 mL random urine in acid-washed plastic urine container

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Transport Container

Acid-washed plastic urine container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 5 days
  • Refrigerated: 14 days
  • Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis • Fecal contamination

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
7 mL random urine in acid-washed plastic urine container

2 mL

Acid-washed plastic urine container
Room temperature
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Hemolysis • Fecal contamination
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account or 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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