Test directory: Arsenic, Random Urine

Ordering Code 5140
Test Name Arsenic, Random Urine
Preferred Specimen Random urine
Preferred Container Acid washed container (preferred),
Metal free container (preferred)
Optimum Volume 7 mL
Collection Instructions Avoid seafood consumption 48 hours prior to collection
Collect urine in an acid 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 Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 2 Days
Refrigerated: 5 Days
Frozen: 14 Days
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 14 Days
Methodology Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Arsenic, Random Urine ALL See report.
Creatinine, Random Urine ALL See report.