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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Arsenic Level, Urine - Edmonton Zone | ||
| Clinical Indications: | Urine is the specimen of choice for screening for arsenic exposure. | ||
| Primary Container: | 24 hour urine, plain bottle (NO ADDITIVE) | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Avoid seafood for 48 hours prior and during collection, as eating seafood before collection can result in elevated arsenic levels. Collect in a clean environment. It is important that dust from clothing not contribute to the specimen contents. DO NOT collect urine in metal or glass, urinals, pans or containers. | ||
| Processing: | Thoroughly mix the 24 hour urine. Pour a 30 mL aliquot into a polypropylene plastic screw cap conical centrifuge tube with flat base (30 mL Sarstedt®). Other container types will not be accepted. Store refrigerated. Send the urine sample refrigerated or frozen. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed within 7-10 days of receipt of sample. | ||
| Reference Interval: | 0.00 - 1.35 | ||
| Testing Area: | Trace Elements | ||
| Performing Site: | University of Alberta Hospital | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Complete information on the Chemistry Specialty Requisition. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Monday, July 8, 2024 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Jun 1 2016 12:00AM | ||
| Registered Trademark Comments: | Sarstedt® is a trademark of SARSTEDT AG & Co. KG | ||
| Unit of Measure: | µmol/d | ||
