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HelpTest Code ALCU Aluminum/Creatinine Ratio, Urine
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see ALUCR / Aluminum/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine.
Patient Preparation: High concentrations of gadolinium and iodine are known to interfere with most metal tests. If either gadolinium- or iodine-containing contrast media has been administered, a specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.
Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Collection Container/Tube: Clean, plastic urine collection container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic urine tube or clean, plastic aliquot container with no metal cap or glued insert
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. See Metals Analysis Specimen Collection and Transport for complete instructions.
Useful For
Measurement of aluminum concentration as a part of assessing for aluminum exposure
Reporting Name
Aluminum/Creat Ratio, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 28 days | ||
| Frozen | 28 days |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see ALUCR / Aluminum/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine.
Not applicable
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
Report Available
2 to 8 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82108
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ALCU | Aluminum/Creat Ratio, U | 13470-0 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 610839 | Aluminum/Creat Ratio, U | 13470-0 |