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Arsenic Hair

Order Code
878483
CPT
82175
Test Details
TAT

14 days

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Tests arsenic levels in hair. Reflects chronic exposure over time.

Specimen Type

Hair

Volume

Send at least 0.5 g. Typically this is the length of an index finger and the width of a pencil.

Specimen Container

Contact Technical Support for the specimen container

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Prepare and transport per instructions in the Mayo Hair Collection Kit

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature Contact Technical Support
Order Code
878483
CPT
82175
Test Details
TAT

14 days

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Tests arsenic levels in hair. Reflects chronic exposure over time.

Specimen Type

Hair

Volume

Send at least 0.5 g. Typically this is the length of an index finger and the width of a pencil.

Specimen Container

Contact Technical Support for the specimen container

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Prepare and transport per instructions in the Mayo Hair Collection Kit

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature Contact Technical Support