Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
UAL
Test Code (Numeric Code)
8886
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Urine 50 mL is required
Laboratory
Sent to Wellington lab via Te Toka Tumai
Sample Stability
2 days
Synonyms
Urine aluminium
urine Al
urine Al3+
Turnaround Time
2 weeks
Specimen Type
- Urine
Specimen Type
- Urine
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Preferred
- BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
- Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
50
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
- Specimen Container
Pre-testing Requirements
If the test is for occupational exposure the sample should be collected at the end of the workshift at the end of the workweek with care taken not to contaminate the sample from dust on clothing. Testing for other purposes should be a random urine sample, results are corrected to a specific gravity of 1.020 unless requested.
Last updated: 13/11/2026