Arsenic; Lead; Mercury
Useful in the diagnosis of toxicity due to Arsenic, Lead or Mercury.
4.0 mL Whole Blood in a Navy Blue Top Tube - EDTA Trace metal tube (Purple Striped Label)
5 days Ambient
7 days Refrigerated
Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection.
Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non acid washed/non metal free container may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that a re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
2.0 mL Whole Blood
Arsenic, Blood | <23 mcg/L |
Lead, Blood | |
0-6 Years | <5 mcg/dL |
>6 Years | <5 mcg/dL |
Mercury, Blood | ≤10 mcg/L |
Useful in the diagnosis of toxicity due to Arsenic, Lead or Mercury.
1 to 4 days
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