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Alternative Names:

Plasma Aluminium

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

APL

Specimen Types:

Plasma

Container Types:

Metal-Free EDTA

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Retrospective testing not possible.

Consult Duty Biochemist if the test is required for other than assessment of aluminium toxicity in dialysis patients.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store at -20'C

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice