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HelpTest ID ALCU Aluminum/Creatinine Ratio, Urine
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see ALUCR / Aluminum/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine.
Patient Preparation: High concentrations of gadolinium and iodine are known to potentially interfere with most inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry-based metal tests. If either gadolinium- or iodine-containing contrast media has been administered, a specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.
Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Collection Container/Tube: Clean, plastic urine collection container with no metal cap or glued insert.
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic urine tube or clean, plastic aliquot container with no metal cap or glued insert
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. See Metals Analysis Specimen Collection and Transport for complete instructions.
Secondary ID
610839Useful For
Measurement of aluminum concentration as a part assessment for aluminum exposure
Specimen Type
UrineSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Ambient | 28 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see ALUCR / Aluminum/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine.
Not applicable
Day(s) Performed
Monday
Report Available
2 to 8 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82108