Arsenic (Urine - Spot/Random) Test | Austin Pathology

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Arsenic (Urine - Spot/Random)

Alternate Names	Urine Arsenic, Arsenic Random Urine
Test Code	UARS
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Urine - Spot/Random
Container Type	70 mL Sterile Container (Yellow Top)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	This test is for testing of industrial exposure to arsenic. If testing for organic forms of exposure, e.g. through food ingestion, blood testing is used. Preferred specimen for toxicity and occupational monitoring is urine. This method measures total arsenic.
Collection Instructions	Avoid seafood 5 days prior to collection to exclude non-toxic organoarsenic compounds. Random or 24 hour urine collections are acceptable.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Daily
Min Test Volume	5mL
Add On Test Suitability	This test can be added up to 2 weeks from collection, subject to sample availability.

Container ID	CR, CRS, CB, CBS, U, POT
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, Alfred Pathology Services
Accredited Test	Yes

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