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Alternative Names:

Urine Arsenic (Random)

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

RUA

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Urine random

Container Types:

Plain 70mL pot

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store at 4'C

Avoid seafood 3 days prior to collection to exclude non-toxic organo arsenic compounds

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Additional Notes:

Reference Interval:

<500 nmol/L

Avoid seafood 3 days prior to collection to exclude non-toxic organo arsenic compounds

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