Arsenic, Serum/Plasma Test (0460SP)
| Analysis Code |
0460SP |
| Test Name |
Arsenic, Serum/Plasma |
| Test Includes |
Arsenic [GFAAS] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Arsine
As |
| Purpose |
Exposure Monitoring/Investigation |
| Category |
Metal/Element |
| Method(s) |
Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (GFAAS) |
| Specimen Requirements |
1 mL Serum or Plasma |
| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| Specimen Container |
Plasma: Royal Blue top tube (Trace metal-free; EDTA), Serum: Royal Blue top tube (Trace metal-free; No additive) |
| Special Handling |
Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to sample collection. Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into an acid washed plastic screw capped vial using approved guidelines. |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: 14 day(s)
Refrigerated: 14 day(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 14 day(s) |
| Rejection Criteria |
Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST). |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[GFAAS] Tuesday 2 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[GFAAS] 82175 |
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