Arsenic (Random Urine)

Test information: Measured to assess occupational or environment exposure when arsenic toxicity is suspected. Please note, if a wider toxicity screen is required please see "Heavy Metals Screen".

Specimen Type(s)

• Urine;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Plain Universal / Yellow Top Monovette;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Plain Universal;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

5 ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Stop ingestion of fish and shell fish, and taking of any supplements containing fish-products (Cod Oil, Omega 3 Oil, Glycosaminoglycan) 5 days prior to sample collection. Please provide full clinical details as why require arsenic analysis is required.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

See report

UKAS number

9732

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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