Test ID 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 |
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
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
ASOU | Arsenic Occupational Exposure | 13463-5 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
608890 | Arsenic Occupational Exposure | 13463-5 |
608891 | Total Arsenic Concentration | 5586-3 |
NY State Approved
YesDay(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 to 4 daysCPT Code Information
82175