ARSENIC, BLOOD | |
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| Test Code:S323 | Specimen Collection:Whole Blood |
| Component: Arsenic | Method: ICP/MS |
| Collection Notes:Specimen must be submitted in an EDTA Trace Metal tube. Patient should avid seafood consumption for two days prior to sample collection. | |
| Clinical Utility:Arsenic assay used to determine exposure to arsenic and to monitor therapy during treatment of chronic myelocytic leukemia. | |
| CPT Code:82175 | Testing Location:Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:WB EDTA Trace Metal (4 mL) Ambient 10 Days Refrigerated 10 Days | |