Eurofins Biomnis code

ALU

Specialty

Analytical Chemistry

Clinical significance

Aluminum has toxic effects on the nervous system and in bone tissue. Patients on dialysis, antacid therapy or parenteral alimentation should be monitored.

Preanalytics

• 2 mL :
• Sodium heparin plasma, heparinized plasma, lithium heparin plasma (do not use tubes with separator gel)
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Spin down and immediately decant plasma from cells. Immediately decant the plasma.(maximum 1 hour)
Use specific request form B107: Endocrine disruptors and environmental toxicology

Specific equipment available

• Rhesus genotyping requisitions (leaflets)

Methodology

Atomic absorption or ICP-MS

Turnaround time

8 days