Aluminum 24 HOUR Urine, Aluminum random urine, Aluminum, Random Urine
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Specimen Type
Urine
Primary Container
Container- Urine, 24 Hour Urine Container
Transport Temp
Ambient
TAT
5 days
Specimen Requirements
5 mL Random Urine or 24 hr Urine aliquot from unpreserved collection
Specimen Retention
Random or 24 Hr Urine in a plastic container ,no preservatives Do not use preservatives. Preservatives used for routine analysis may contain mercuric oxide (i.e., Stabilur), which interferes with all metal testing. For a 24 Hr-instruct the patient to void at 8 AM and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24-hour collection period (i.e., 8 AM the next morning). Avoid contact with metal during collection. Screw the lid on securely.
