Arsenic w/reflex to Fractionated, Random Urine

Specimen:

Test Code

ARSRF

Specimen Name

Arsenic w/reflex to Fractionated, Random Urine

Collect

Sterile Urine Cup

Submit

8 mLs (Min: 2 mLs) Urine Refrigerated

Special Handling

24-hour or random urine collection. Specimen must be collected in a plastic container and refrigerated during collection. ARUP studies indicate that refrigeration of urine alone, during and after collection, preserves specimens adequately if tested within 14 days of collection. Transfer an 8 mL aliquot from a well-mixed collection to a Trace Element-Free Transport Tubes.

Rejection Criteria

Acid preserved urine. Specimens collected within 72 hours after administration of iodinated or gadolinium-based contrast media. Specimens contaminated with blood or fecal material. Specimens transported in nontrace element-free transport tube (with the exception of the original device).

Stability

Ambient 1 week; Refrigerated 2 weeks; Frozen 2 months

Methodology

Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) / Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)

Performed

Sunday - Saturday

Reported

2-7 days

CPT Codes

  • 82175
  • if reflexed
  • add 82175

Components

Additional Information

Diet, medication, and nutritional supplements may introduce interfering substances. Patients should be encouraged to discontinue nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, nonessential over-the-counter medications (upon the advice of their physician), and avoid shellfish and seafood for 48 to 72 hours. High concentrations of iodine may interfere with elemental testing. Collection of urine specimens from patients receiving iodinated or gadolinium-based contrast media should be avoided for a minimum of 72 hours post exposure. Collection from patients with impaired kidney function should be avoided for a minimum of 14 days post contrast media exposure.

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