Test Name
Arsenic, Blood
Lab Section
Specimen Processing Area
Fluid TypeWhole Blood
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Dark Blue Tube with EDTA or a Non Gel Green Top or Lavender Top
Container Whole Blood Required10 ml whole blood in (2) Dark Blue Tops with EDTA or 10 ml whole blood in (3) Non Gel Green Tops or 10 ml whole blood in (3) Lavender Tops
Summary Test NameArsenic
Minimum Volume10 ml whole blood in Sodium Heparin Tube
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseSpin, separate, refrigerate until shipped
Patient PreparationFish, shellfish and kelp should not be consumed for at least one week before specimen collection.
Reference ValueAccompanies report