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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, Inorganic, Urine (Occupational) - Edmonton Zone | ||
| Clinical Indications: | Urine is the specimen of choice for determining occupational arsenic exposure. Third Party Testing only. | ||
| Ordering Alert: | Environmental exposure to certain trace elements either occupationally or in food or medications can cause elevated trace element concentrations. Previous administration of GADOLIMIUM- or BARIUM-containing contrast media is known to cause interference with trace elements determinations. | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB4364 | ||
| Primary Container: | Random or 24 hour urine, plain bottle (NO ADDITIVE) | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Random urine collections are acceptable for assessing occupational exposure. Collect urine directly into 30 mL Sarstedt® tube. See 24 Hour Urine Collection - Patient Instructions for detailed instructions on 24 hour collections. If testing prescheduled, avoid seafood for 48 hours prior and during collection, as eating seafood before collection can result in elevated total 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: | For random samples, submit the 30 mL Sarstedt® tube. For 24 hour samples, thoroughly mix the 24 hour urine and 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: | ACGIH Occupational Exposure Limit (end of work week): 0.47 µmol/L ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists | ||
| Testing Area: | Trace Elements | ||
| Performing Site: | University of Alberta Hospital | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Third Party Testing Requisition is used. Total arsenic is performed first. If total arsenic is less than 0.33 µmol/L, inorganic arsenic analysis will not be performed. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Monday, August 14, 2023 | ||
| 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/L | ||
