ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Arsenic, Hair : 0090243

Mnemonic: ARSENIC H

Methodology: Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry
Performed: Varies
Reported: Within 5 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  From the back of the head gather a lock of hair the width of a pencil. Cut hair near scalp, cutting at least 3 inches. Do not apply tape to hair.

Transport:  0.5 g of hair. Typically this is the length of an index finger (3 inches) and the width of a pencil. Submit hair in a plastic, metal-free container at 20-25°C.

Remarks:  Please indicate if specimen is head or pubic hair.

Stability:  If the specimen is collected and stored in the appropriate container, the trace element values do not change with time.
Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 82175
 
 

 

 

 
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