ARSENIC SPECIATION,24HR URINE(MAYO)

Message
Diagnosing arsenic intoxication using 24-hour urine specimens


Test Code
ARSENIC SPECIATION,24HR URINE(MAYO)


CPT Codes
82175

Preferred Specimen
10ml preserved in 6M Hydrochloric Acid


Minimum Volume
3mL


Instructions
1. Collect urine for 24 hours.
2. Refrigerate urine specimen within 4 hours of completion of 24-hour collection.
3. Specimen must be preserved in 6M Hydrochloric Acid after urine collection.
4. Measure and record total volume 
5. Refrigerate the aliquot (minimum 3mL)


Transport Container
Plastic


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.


Reference Range
 TOXIC ARSENIC <35 mcg/L


Additional Information
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Last Updated: May 22, 2024


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