Test Code 0264U

Test Name Aluminum, Urine

Method(s)
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Suggested CPT Code(s)
82108
New York State Approval Status

Approved

Turnaround Time

8 days

Test Includes
1 Aluminum Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) mcg/L 10 Metal/Element

Compliance Statement
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Sample Type
Urine
Requested Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Special Handling
Unpreserved urine should be refrigerated immediately and analyzed within 1 week of collection. Acceptable preservatives include: Trace Metal Free Hydrochloric Acid or Nitric Acid (0.1 mL of 12M acid/10 mL urine). Avoid exposure to gadolinium-based contrast media for 48 hours prior to sample collection.
Sample Container
Plastic container (Acid washed or Trace metal-free)

Additional Collection Instructions

Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Light Protection
Not Required
Rejection Criteria
None

Rejection criteria pertain to clinical sample submissions only.

Stability
Room Temperature: 14 day(s)
Refrigerated: 14 day(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 18 month(s)

Storage conditions for stability determined in plastic vials. Storage in glass containers is not recommended.

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