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Arsenic, 24 hour urine
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | ASU |
| Test group | Arsenic |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | ICP/MS |
| Patient Preparation | The patient should not eat crab, lobster, shellfish, shrimp or bottom-feeders such as flounder for at least 3 days prior to specimen collection. |
| Collection Instructions | Click here for detailed instructions for collecting samples for Trace Metals |
| Container type | Acid washed 24 hour urine collection container Click here for Urine Preservative Requirements |
| Amount to Collect | Entire 24 hour urine output |
| Sample type | 24 hour urine collection |
| Preferred volume | 10 mL urine |
| Min. Volume | 5 mL urine |
| Processing notes | Follow the detailed processing instructions for Trace Metal Analysis. Refrigerate 10 mL aliquot. Order Quest # 3087N |
| Units | µg/L (mcg/L) |
| Normal range | < 81 µg/L (Varies w/diet) |
| Synonyms | As; AS |
| Turn around times | Test run Tuesday-Saturday. Turnaround: 2-5 days. |
| Additional information | To convert µg/L to µmol/L (SI units) multiply by 0.0133. |
| CPT coding | 82175-90 |
| LOINC code | 21074-0 |
| Last Updated | 3/24/2013 7:46:58 PM |
| Entry Number | 72 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667