Micronutrient, Arsenic, Blood

What it measures

Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to sample collection.

Specimen: 4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum volume: 2 mL
Also accepted: Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube; Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non acid washed/non metal-free container may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Container: EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Temperature: Refrigerated (cold packs)

Patients should be 18 years of age or greater. Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection.

Set up: Tues, Thurs, Sat

CPT 82175