BLAS

Test CODE NAME

BLAS

Arsenic, Whole Blood

Methodology: Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation: No specific requirement.

Collect: Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube - 0.5 ml whole blood .
Specimen Preparation: Send Original Tube to the laboratory in a Styrofoambox that is filled with ice, stabilizing samples at 2-8°C for 24 hours. 
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. 
Causes for Rejection :  Specimen collected in tubes other than BD brand Royal Blue EDTA; Clotted specimen; Unlabeled Specimen; specimens other than whole blood
  
Stability:  Refrigerated: 1 week  

NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * 
CPT Code(s): 82175
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