Arsenic (Urine)

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

UARS

Referral code

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Test information

Mainly measured to assess occupational exposure e.g. agricultural workers using a variety of arsenical herbicides and pesticides High intake of shellfish (e.g.oysters, mussels,clams) can give high levels of urine arsenic If acute poisoning – blood (EDTA) and urine should be sent

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

see report

Tube type

Tube type info

Special requirements

Random Urine

Minimum volume

20 mL

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

4 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

4 weeks

Referral lab

Regional Toxicology Laboratory, City Hospital