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Arsenic (Urine - Timed)
Alternate Names
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24 Hour Urine Arsenic |
Test Code
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U24ARS |
Testing Laboratory
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Referred Laboratory |
Specimen Type
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Urine - Timed |
Container Type
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24 Hour Urine - Plain Bottle |
Medicare Rebate
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Yes |
Out of Pocket Costs
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None |
Ordering Information
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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. A creatinine excretion test is performed on 24 hour urine collections in order to confirm the adequacy of the collection. |
Collection Instructions
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Avoid seafood 5 days prior to collection to exclude non-toxic organoarsenic compounds. Please note the time and date of the start and of the end of collection. Random or 24 hour urine collections are acceptable. |
Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
Testing Frequency
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Daily |
Min Test Volume
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5mL |
Add On Test Suitability
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This test can be added up to 2 weeks from collection, subject to sample availability. |
Container ID
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CR,CRS,CB,CBS,U,POT |
CSR Instructions
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Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions
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Laboratory Instructions
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None |
External Laboratory
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Biochemistry, Alfred Pathology Services |
Accredited Test
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Yes |
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