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General
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Clinical Use:
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The arsenic concentration in blood mainly reflects recent exposure, most of it being rapidly cleared.
May be of use for confirmation of elevated urine levels. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested once a week. |
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Code:
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AS |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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<0.14 umol/L
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Trace Element EDTA (NAVY), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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1mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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EDTA (LAVENDER) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Do not centrifuge sample. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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1mL |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Special Chemistry |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4114 |
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Last Updated : 02-10-2020 08:41 |