Test Name

• ARSENIC, SERUM/PLASMA

Test Code

• 5808

Test Synonym

• AS

Minimum Volume

• 0.4 mL

Specimen Type

• Serum Or Plasma

Primary Container

• Royal Blue Top- EDTA Additive, Royal Blue Top- No Additive

Transport Temp

• Refrigerated

TAT

• 6 days

Specimen Requirements

• 1 mL Serum or Plasma , Plasma: Royal Blue top tube(Trace metal-free, EDTA) or Serum: Royal Blue top tube(Trace metal-free, No additive)

Specimen Retention

• Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to sample collection. Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into an acid washed plastic screw capped vial.