Arsenic, 24-Hour Urine : 36433

Test Code
ARSEHR or 36433


CPT Codes
82175

Instructions
Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to collection. Avoid worksite collection. Collect urine in an acid-washed or metal-free plastic container. 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
 Preferred:
7 mL aliquot of a well-mixed 24-hour urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free container
 
Minimum: 3 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 14 days


Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Setup Schedule
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday


Report Available
1-4 days


Reference Range
≤80 mcg/L


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 change, respiratory illness, nausea and vomiting, and other effects.


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.