Referred to Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey GU16 7UJ
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Alternative names, keywords |
Al |
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Samples required |
Test available to Renal Unit and paediatric TPN only. |
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Test indications |
Checking for aluminium accumulation in dialysis patients. |
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Reference range |
< 0.4 µmol/L > 2.2 µmol/L indicates excessive accumulation. |
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Turnaround time |
Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 5 days, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results. |
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Enquiries |
Biochemistry (Referrals) |
Clotted blood (red cap, NO SEPARATOR GEL, 6 mL tube).