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Urine Arsenic
Plain Universal or 24 Hour Urine Container
| Test | Urine Arsenic |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | UARS |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | Plain Universal or 24 Hour Urine Container |
| Clinical Indication | Used in diagnosis and monitoring of arsenic poisoning |
| Specimen Type | Urine |
| Sample type | Random or 24 Hour 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 |
