Individuals undergoing hemodialysis are at risk for aluminum toxicity. Prolonged accumulation may cause anemia, encephalopathy and vitamin D-resistant osteomalacia. Also, workers exposed to high levels or to long-term low levels of aluminum dust are at increased risk of toxicity.
2.0 mL Serum from a Navy Blue Top Tube in an Metal-Free Plastic Tube
2.0 mL Plasma from a Navy Blue Top Tube - EDTA in a Metal Free Plastic Vial
4 days Ambient
14 days Refrigerated (preferred)
30 days Frozen
1. Draw Red Top Tube and discard.
2. Draw Navy Blue Top
3. Allow Navy Blue Top to clot in an upright position.
4. Centrifuge and pour (do not pipette) the serum into a metal-free plastic tube.
0.7 mL Serum
< 7 mcg/L
Individuals undergoing hemodialysis are at risk for aluminum toxicity. Prolonged accumulation may cause anemia, encephalopathy and vitamin D-resistant osteomalacia. Also, workers exposed to high levels or to long-term low levels of aluminum dust are at increased risk of toxicity.
4 to 7 days
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