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Arsenic, blood
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | ASB |
| Test group | Arsenic |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Inductively coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy |
| Patient Preparation | Patient should refrain from eating seafood and taking herbal supplements at least 3 days prior to sample collection. |
| Collection Instructions | To avoid contamination use powderless gloves during collection. Mix well, inverting gently 5x. Click here for detailed instructions for collecting samples for Trace Metals |
| Container type | Navy blue top (EDTA) with Lavender printing on label. |
| Amount to Collect | 4 mL blood |
| Sample type | EDTA whole blood |
| Preferred volume | 4 mL blood |
| Min. Volume | 2 mL blood |
| Processing notes | Follow the detailed processing instructions for Trace Metal Analysis. Do not centrifuge or transfer to another container. Refrigerate. Order Quest # 269X |
| Units | µg/L (mcg/L) |
| Normal range | ≤ 60 µg/L |
| Critical value | Quest Priority-2: > 60 µg/L |
| Synonyms | As; AS; heavy metal toxicity; heavy metal poisoning; heavy metals |
| Stability | Room temp or refrigerated: 10 days |
| Turn around times | Test run Tuesday-Thursday. Turnaround: 2-7 days. |
| Additional information | To convert µg/L to µmol/L (SI units) multiply by 0.0133. |
| CPT coding | 82175-90 |
| LOINC code | 5583-0 |
| Last Updated | 9/8/2012 2:43:12 PM |
| Entry Number | 71 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667