Aluminum, Urine (Referred Out) - Saskatoon
Discipline
Biochemistry
Overview
Description
- Random or 24 hour urine collections are acceptable
- Avoid mineral supplements for 5 days prior to collection
Specimen Information
Specimen types accepted
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Urine (24 hour)
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If submitting aliquot of 24 hour urine, provide volume and dates and times of collection
Specimen collection container
- Preferred collection container: Metal-free 24-hour collection container
- Alternative collection container: Sterile Starplex orange cap container (unlined cap)
Collection procedure
- Refer to 24 hour urine collection procedure
- Keep specimen cool during collection and after aliquotting
Required volume
- Optimal volume: 15 mL
Rejection criteria
- Specimens received where the proper collection protocols were not followed
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Acceptance and Rejection Criteria
Performance
Days/times performed
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Maximum laboratory time
- 2 weeks turnaround time by testing laboratory
Last Updated: October 8, 2024