Arsenic is widely distributed in the earth's crust. It is used in some pesticides and industrial applications. Organic forms of Arsenic are normally present in certain food types. Inorganic Arsenic is carcinogenic to humans. This assay helps in the diagnosis of Arsenic intoxication.

10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of 24-hour Urine collected in an acid washed (metal free) container kit available from TrueMedix. Mix thoroughly. Transfer 10 mL aliquot to vial provided in kit. Measure 24 hour total volume and record on vial and test request form. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Patient should avoid eating sea food and herbal supplements for 3 days prior to sample collection. Use powderless gloves during specimen collection. If Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media has been administered, the specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.

ICPMS

Sample Daily by 6 pm; Report Next day

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Patient should avoid eating sea food and herbal supplements for 3 days prior to sample collection. If Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media has been administered, the specimen should not be collected for 96 hours. Use powderless gloves during specimen collection.