| Test CODE | NAME |
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BLAS
Arsenic, Whole Blood
| Methodology: | Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS) |
| Performed: | Mon-Fri |
| Reported: | 1-2 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Diet, medication and nutritional supplements may introduce interfering substance. Patient should be encouraged to discontinue nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals and non-essential over-the-counter medications (upon the advice of their physician) and avoid shellfish and seafood for 48 to 72 hours. Collect: Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube - 1 ml whole blood . Specimen Preparation: Send Original Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Causes for Rejection : Clotted specimen,Serum, Plasma, Unlabeled Specimen, Heparinized.
Stability: Refrigerated: 1 week
NOTE: * This test is not available for New York patients, please refer to test code L032 for specimen requirements.*
Performing Lab
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 82175 |