Order Code ASOU Arsenic Occupational Exposure, Random, Urine
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of profile. For more information see:
-ASUOE / Arsenic Occupational Exposure with Reflex, Random, Urine
-HMUOE / Heavy Metal Occupational Exposure, with Reflex, Random, Urine
Useful For
Screening test for detection of occupational exposure to arsenic in random urine specimens
Testing Algorithm
If total arsenic concentration is 10 mcg/L or greater, then speciation will be performed at an additional charge.
Method Name
Only orderable as part of profile. For more information see:
-ASUOE / Arsenic Occupational Exposure with Reflex, Random, Urine
-HMUOE / Heavy Metal Occupational Exposure, with Reflex, Random, Urine
Triple-Quadrupole Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS)
Reporting Name
Arsenic Occupational ExposureSpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
Frozen | 28 days | ||
Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
Only orderable as part of profile. For more information see:
-ASUOE / Arsenic Occupational Exposure with Reflex, Random, Urine
-HMUOE / Heavy Metal Occupational Exposure, with Reflex, Random, Urine
Biological Exposure Indices (BEI): <35 mcg/L at end of work week
Method Description
The metal of interest is analyzed by triple-quadrupole inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.(Unpublished Mayo method)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterDay(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
CPT Code Information
82175