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Arsenic, Blood : 269
Test CodeARSENB or 269
Alias/See Also
As (Arsenic, Blood)
CPT Codes
82175
Instructions
Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection.
Note: Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to sample collection. Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube/container (non-acid washed) 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 re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Note: Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to sample collection. Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube/container (non-acid washed) 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 re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Transport Container
Preferred Specimen
4 mL whole blood in Royal blue EDTA
Minimum
2 mL
Alternate Specimen
Royal blue Sodium Heparin tube
4 mL whole blood in Royal blue EDTA
Minimum
2 mL
Alternate Specimen
Royal blue Sodium Heparin tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 10 days; Refrigerated: 10 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted specimen
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Setup Schedule
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Report Available
1-4 days
Reference Range
<23 mcg/L
Clinical Significance
This assay is used to monitor exposure to arsenic, wellness, and therapy during treatment of chronic myelocytic leukemia.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
