Arsenic, Urine, with Reflex to Fractionated
| Abbrev Code: | UARS | ||
| Order Code: | LAB362 | Order Name: | Arsenic Urine with Reflex to Fractionated |
| Methodology: | Inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry/High performance liquid chromatography | ||
| CPT Codes: | 82175 x1, 82175 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 1-5 days. | ||
| Compliance: | For tests developed and validated by ARUP (previously referred to as Compliance Statement B, C or D). This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Urine, 24 hour |
| Optimal Volume: | Submit entire collection; analysis requires 2 mL |
| Container: | 3 L plastic jug |
| Collection Instructions: | Specimen should be refrigerated during collection. ARUP studies indicate that refrigeration of urine alone, during and after collection, preserves specimens adequately if tested within 14 days of collection. |
| Patient Preparation: | Diet, medication and nutritional supplements may introduce interfering substances. Patients should be encouraged to discontinue nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, nonessential over-the-counter medications (upon the advice of their physician) and avoid shellfish and seafood for 48 to 72 hours. High concentrations of iodine may interfere with elemental testing.
Collection of urine specimens from patients receiving iodinated or gadolinium-based contrast media should be avoided for a minimum of 72 hours post-exposure. Collection from patients with impaired kidney function should be avoided for a minimum of 14 days post-contrast media exposure. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Specimen not collected on ice or specimen in contact with metal. Acid preserved urine. Specimens contaminated with blood or fecal material, samples not aliquoted into ARUP metal-free plastic vials. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Mix collection well before aliquot is taken. Aliquot 8 mL, 2 mL minimum into 2 ARUP blue top metal free plastic vials. Regular aliquot tubes will be rejected. Record total volume and collection duration on transport tube and request form. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 1 week at room temperature, 2 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 25000 |
Interpretive
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Arsenic, Fractionated Urine:
Per 24h calculations are provided to aid interpretation for collections with a duration of 24 hours and an average daily urine volume. For specimens with notable deviations in collection time or volume, ratios of analytes to a corresponding urine creatinine concentration may assist in result interpretation. |
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| Use: | Preferred test for the assessment of acute or chronic arsenic exposure. This test is able to differentiate between toxic inorganic and methylated species as well as benign organic forms. Results are reported as total inorganic, total methylated, and organic arsenic. |
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