Aluminium | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Trace metal free tube (serum) (To be obtained from DPLM Client Services, after office hour call extension 1352)
Specimen Requirement	Plain blood 3 mL
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	Mean: 7 days Range: 3-11 days
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Biochemistry
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Mon – Fri: 0800 hrs– 1700 hrs
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Clinical Chemistry - Form A
Additional Information	Instructions Before Sampling: 1. Patient is advised to refrain from oral ingestion of fruit juices and tea for 1 day before blood collection. Oral citrate enhances the gastrointestinal aluminium absorption which results in increased levels in blood. 2. Patient should avoid taking either gadolinium or iodine containing contrast media for at least 4 days as they can interfere with trace metal tests.

Change History Notes

Last Updated - 28 May 2025