Eurofins Biomnis code

ALU

Clinic significance

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

Prenalytics

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

Further information

• Spin down and immediately decant plasma from cells. Immediately decant the plasma.(maximum 1 hour)

Specific equipment available

T4 : Sodium Heparin tube

Methodology

Atomic absorption or ICP-MS

Turnaround time

8 days