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Aluminium

Lithium Heparin, Trace Metal

TestAluminium
Common AbbreviationsALU
ProfileNA
Tube typeTrace Metal Lithium Heparin
Clinical IndicationMonitoring renal dialysis patients, patients on long term blood products and patients on TPN (in some cases).
Specimen TypeBlood
Sample typePlasma
Minimum Volume1mL
Special PrecautionsNo special requirements
StabilityContact Referral Laboratory
Turnaround Time1 week
LaboratorySt James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF 0113 206 6063
Reference IntervalContact Referral Laboratory
LimitationsContact Referral Laboratory
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