Arsenic, Blood
Test Summary
This assay is used to monitor exposure to arsenic, wellness, and therapy during treatment of chronic myelocytic leukemia.
Aliases
- Arsenic (Blood), AS (Blood)
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Carefully clean skin before venipuncture. Avoid work-site collection.
Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that a re-submission with a trace element tube is recommended.
Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that a re-submission with a trace element tube is recommended.
Patient Preparation
Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours before sample collection.
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 10 days
- Refrigerated: 10 days
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Limitations
Arsenic may only be present in blood for 4-6 hours. This test is most accurate in acute poisoning.
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Clotted specimens
Order Code
ARSENB
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB054
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 82175
Billing Code
- 700000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Reference Range
<23 mcg/L
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday evening; Report available: Same day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Carefully clean skin before venipuncture. Avoid work-site collection.
Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that a re-submission with a trace element tube is recommended.
Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that a re-submission with a trace element tube is recommended.
Patient Preparation
Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours before sample collection.
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 10 days
- Refrigerated: 10 days
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Limitations
Arsenic may only be present in blood for 4-6 hours. This test is most accurate in acute poisoning.
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Clotted specimens
Result Information
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
<23 mcg/L
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday evening; Report available: Same day