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General
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Clinical Use:
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Measurement of Aluminium in plasma, water and dialysis fluid is of clinical significance in monitoring patients undergoing peritoneal or haemodialysis for chronic renal failure. |
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Availability:
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As required. |
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Code:
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AL |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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< 0.4 umol/L
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Trace Element EDTA (NAVY), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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2mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Specimen must be collected under conditions to minimise the risk of contamination from the skin and environment. Many deodorants and powder in gloves contain aluminium. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Do not centrifuge sample. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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1mL |
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Stability:
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1 week chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Special Chemistry |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4114 |
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Last Updated : 01-10-2020 10:57 |