Arsenic, Blood (Referred Out) - Saskatoon
Discipline
Biochemistry
Specimen Information
Specimen types accepted
- Whole blood
Specimen collection container
- Preferred collection container: Royal blue (K2EDTA)
Required volume
- Optimal volume: 6 mL full collection tube
- Minimum volume: Full collection tube
Rejection criteria
- Specimens received where the proper collection protocols were not followed
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Acceptance and Rejection Criteria
Testing Information
Relevant clinical history
- Patient is to avoid seafood consumption for 5 days prior to collection
Performance
Days/times performed
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Maximum laboratory time
- 3 week turn around time by testing laboratory
Other information
Last Updated: October 7, 2024