Aluminium

Test information: This is a highly specialist test, please contact laboratory to discuss the request. For both adults and children we need a 2nd EDTA tube (EMPTY) to pair with the EDTA filled with blood so that Aluminium contamination of tubes can be assessed.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Purple Top BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Lilac Top Microtainer BD;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

For both adults and children we need a 2nd EDTA tube (EMPTY) to pair with the EDTA filled with blood so that Aluminium contamination of tubes can be assessed.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

-

UKAS number

9732

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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