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Alternative Names:

Urine Arsenic Excretion(24hr)

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

UARSET

Specimen Types:

Urine 24 hour

Container Types:

Urine Bottle PLAIN

Adults Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Avoid seafood 3 days prior to collection to exclude non-toxic organo arsenic compounds

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66825

Additional Notes:

Method: ICP-MS

Reference Interval: <500 nmol/L