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ALUMINIUM, PLASMA

 2000 2660

EX0066      ALUMINIUM, PLASMA
Specimen: 3 mL (1 mL min.) plasma from 1 metal-free Royal Blue Top (K2EDTA) tube. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Use powderless gloves during specimen collection. Patients should refrain from taking antacids and aluminum-containing medications prior to specimen collection.
Stability:
Room Refrigerated Frozen
24 hrs 1 week 2 weeks
Method: ICPMS
Comment: Use only specified containers available from LPL. If Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media has been administered, the specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.
Report: Contact us to know the TAT.
Usage: This is the preferred test for routine Aluminium screening. It is especially useful for monitoring Aluminium toxicity in patients undergoing dialysis. It also helps to monitor metallic prosthetic implant ware. Aluminum overload leads to accumulation in the brain and bone. Brain deposition has been implicated as a cause of dialysis dementia.
Doctor Specialty: Physician
Disease: Industrial diseases
Components:
Courier Charges: 0.00
Home Collection: Available (*T&C Apply)
Department: Biochemistry
Pre Test Information: Patients should refrain from taking antacids and aluminum-containing medications prior to specimen collection. If Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media has been administered, the specimen should not be collected for 96 hours. Use only specified containers.