| Test CODE | NAME |
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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. *
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| CPT Code(s): | 82175 |
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