Aluminium (plasma)

Plasma aluminium was traditionally measured in patients on haemodialysis to monitor possible aluminium toxicity. This is now likely to be necessary only in patients receiving aluminium containing medications.
Tube | Trace metals (preferred) or non-gel lithium heparin |
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ID | 37401 |
Availability | Weekdays |
Additional Information | Plasma samples are extremely prone to contamination. Aluminium is abundant in the environment and is found in many commonly used cosmetics and personal hygiene products. |
Turn Around | 7 days |
Send to | First class post to: Specialist Laboratory Medicine, Block 46, St James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds LS9 7TF. |
Collection Con | Ensure that skin is free from any cosmetics or talc prior to venepunture. If wearing gloves wash the gloves before proceeding with sampling. |
Sample REQ | Spin and separate sample. Store at 4C prior to sending. Unseparated samples may be sent. |
Ref. Range Notes | <0.37 umol/L (all individuals with no history of CKD). Risk of toxicity in CKD is low when aluminium concentration is <2.22 umol/L. |
Units | umol/L |
Telepath | Al1J |
ICE Codes | LAL |