Test directory: Aluminum

Ordering Code 423
Test Name Aluminum
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container Trace Element Clot Activator (Royal Blue)
Other Specimen/Container None
Optimum Volume 2 mL
Collection Instructions Do Not use SST
Patient should refrain from taking antacids containing aluminum compounds for 3 days prior to sample collection
Draw 2 Royal Blue (No Additive) tubes and discard the first tube. Process 2nd tube as instructed.
Handling Instructions Transfer serum into trace element aliquot tube.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 4 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria Non-metal free tube, Gel barrier tube, Grossly hemolyzed
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 10 Days
Methodology Inductively-Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Aluminum ALL See report.