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Arsenic, Urine
MessageACID WASH CONTAINER IN PROCESSING
Test Code
270
Alias/See Also
LAB363
CPT Codes
82175, 82570
Includes
Creatinine
Preferred Specimen
7 mL urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free container
Patient Preparation
Avoid seafood consumption 48 hours prior to collection
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Instructions
Collect urine in an acid-washed or metal-free plastic container.
Note: Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non-acid washed/non-metal free container may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that a re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Note: Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non-acid washed/non-metal free container may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that a re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Transport Container
Acid-washed plastic urine container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 14 days
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
This test is not available for New York patient testing at med fusion-Lewisville, TX.
Orders for New York patients will be redirected to Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly, VA for testing.
Limitations
Seafood may increase urinary arsenic. This test may not rule out arsenic if spot levels are normal.
Reference Range
Arsenic, Random Urine
Creatinine, Random Urine
Non-exposed Adult | ≤35 mcg/g creat |
Biological Exposure Index (end of shift/work week) | ≤50 mcg/g creat |
Creatinine, Random Urine
≤6 Months | 2-28 mg/dL | |
7-11 Months | 2-31 mg/dL | |
1-2 Years | 2-110 mg/dL | |
3-8 Years | 2-130 mg/dL | |
9-12 Years | 2-160 mg/dL | |
>12 Years Male | 20-320 mg/dL | |
>12 Years Female | 20-275 mg/dL |
Clinical Significance
Arsenic is widely distributed in the earth's crust. Arsenic is used in some pesticides and industrial applications. Arsenic toxicity can cause skin changes, respiratory illness, nausea and vomiting, and other effects.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion |
2501 South State Hwy 121, Suite 1100 |
Lewisville, TX 75067-8188 |