Arsenic, Urine : 270

Test Code

ARSENU or 270

CPT Codes
82175, 82570

Includes

Creatinine

Instructions

Avoid seafood consumption 48 hours prior to 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 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

Monday - Saturday

Report Available

1-4 days

Reference Range

Arsenic, Random Urine

Non-exposed Adult ≤35 mcg/g creat

Biological Exposure Index (end of shift/work week) ≤50 mcg/g create

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

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.