Arsenic (Urine)
Urine is the preferred specimen type for assessing exposure to arsenic. Total urine arsenic is measured as a first line test. If this is elevated the sample will be referred for speciation analysis to differentiate the type of arsenic in the sample.
| Tube | Plain Universal |
|---|---|
| ID | 29927 |
| Availability | Weekdays. Contact laboratory if urgent analysis is required. |
| Additional Information | Most elevated urine arsenic results are due to non-toxic arsenobetaine found in a variety of foods particularly fish and seafood. Please give a brief dietary history on the request. |
| Turn Around | 7 days |
| Send to | First Class Post to: Specialist Laboratory Medicine, Block 46, St James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds LS9 7TF |
| Collection Con | For occupational health monitoring, abstain from fish and seafood consumption for 5 days prior to collection. For all other indications, a random urine sample is sufficient. Please give a brief dietary history on the request. |
| Sample REQ | Urine. Store at 4C prior to sending. |
| Units | nmol/mmol creatinine |
| Telepath | ARSU1J |
| ICE Codes | LARSU |
