Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Arsenic
Arsenic
Plain random or 24 hour
| Test | Arsenic |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | ARS |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | Plain random or 24 hour |
| Clinical Indication | Used in diagnosis and monitoring of arsenic poisoning |
| Specimen Type | Urine |
| Sample type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 5mL |
| Special Precautions | Patients should be on a non-seafood diet for 5 days before sampling. |
| Stability | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Turnaround Time | 5 - 10 days |
| Laboratory | SAS Trace Element Lab Surrey Research Park 15 Frederick Sanger Road Guildford Surrey GU2 7YD 01483 689978 |
| Reference Interval | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Limitations | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Notes |
