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Alternative Names:

Plasma Aluminium

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

ALUPL

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Metal-Free EDTA

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 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 between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66671

Billing Information:

Also MBS Item No. 66825

Additional Notes:

Plasma Reference Intervals:

Normal Subjects: < 0.8 umol/L

Patients with CRF on Aluminium Hydroxide
therapy: 1.5—2.0 umol/L