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For hours, walk-ins and appointments.Expected Turnaround Time
3 - 5 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole blood
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Container
Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube
Storage Instructions
Room temperature or refrigerated
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 14 days |
Refrigerated | 14 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x3 |
Causes for Rejection
Clotted specimen
Test Details
Use
This test is used to monitor recent or acute exposure to arsenic.
Limitations
Short half-life in blood.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Methodology
Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Reference Interval
0−9 μg/L
Additional Information
Blood levels of arsenic have a short half-life and are useful only for monitoring recent or acute exposure. Urine arsenic measurement is a better measure of arsenic poisoning. In addition to pesticides, rodenticides, weed killers, paint, and wood preservatives contain arsenic.
References
Bryson PD. Arsenic. Comprehensive Review in Toxicology. Rockville, Md: Aspen Publishers;1989: 501-508.
Campbell JP, Alvarez JA. Acute arsenic intoxication. Am Fam Physician. 1989; 40(6):93-97.2686377
Goyer RA. Toxic effects of metals. In: Klassen CD, Amdur MO, Doull J, eds. Casarett and Doull's Toxicology. 4th ed, New York, NY: Macmillan Publishing;1991: 623-680.
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007245 | Arsenic, Blood | 5583-0 | 007245 | Arsenic, Blood | ug/L | 5583-0 |
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