Aluminum, Random Urine without Creatinine Test
This test measures the concentration of aluminum in a random urine sample. Quest associates increased aluminum with dialysis, aluminum-containing antacid use, renal failure, and Alzheimer's disease.
About this test
Aluminum in a random, or spot, urine sample is measured using atomic spectroscopy. This version of the test does not correct for urine creatinine.
The sample is collected in an acid-washed plastic container to avoid contaminating the result. Quest also notes that aluminum accumulates in bone and hair, which is part of why the urine measurement is one piece of a broader picture.
Who might consider this test?
- Often being followed for one of the situations Quest associates with increased aluminum: ongoing dialysis
- Regular use of aluminum-containing antacids
- An Alzheimer's disease evaluation
Test details
| Collection | Quest patient service center |
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Additional details
What this test looks at
The test reports a single value: the concentration of aluminum in a random urine sample, without a creatinine correction. Because aluminum can also accumulate in bone and hair, the urine measurement is one piece of a broader picture rather than a complete accounting of aluminum in the body.
This test isn't part of the Celio Health store at the moment, so it can't be ordered or requested here. The test menu lists everything that can.
Laboratory results should always be interpreted by a licensed clinician who knows your health history. This page is information about a test, not medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
What does this test measure?
It measures the concentration of aluminum in a random urine specimen, analyzed using atomic spectroscopy.
How is the sample collected?
The test uses a 7 mL random urine sample, collected in an acid-washed plastic container.
Do I need to prepare for this test?
No preparation instructions are listed for this test, though people follow any instructions their ordering clinician provides.
What situations is increased urine aluminum associated with?
Quest lists dialysis, aluminum-containing antacid use, renal failure, and Alzheimer's disease as situations associated with increased aluminum.
Does this test account for creatinine?
No. This version of the test measures aluminum without correcting for urine creatinine.