Arsenic, Blood
Alternate Names
LC 007245
SoftLab Order Code
ARSEN
Epic Order Name
ARSENIC, BLOOD, REF LAB LC 007245
Epic Order ID
LAB3093
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Additional Test Information
Blood levels of arsenic have a short half-life and are useful only if monitoring recent or acute exposure. Urine arsenic measurement is a better measure of arsenic poisoning. In addition to pesticides, rodenticides, weed killers, paint, and wood preservatives contain arsenic.
Sample Type
Whole Blood
Collection Container
Dark Blue Top (EDTA)
Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Storage or Stability
Ambient
Causes for Rejection
Clotted sample
Instructions
NOTE: There are two dark blue top tubes. One with EDTA and one with no anticoagulant. Please be sure to check the label and select the correct tube. This test requires a Dark Blue EDTA tube.