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Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Arsenic, HairSpecimen Type
HairNecessary Information
Indicate source of hair (axillary, head, or pubic) if known
Specimen Required
Supplies: Hair and Nails Collection Kit (T565)
Source: Head, beard, mustache, chest, pubic
Specimen Volume: 0.2 g
Collection Instructions: Prepare and transport specimen per the instructions in the kit or see Collecting Hair and Nails for Metals Testing.
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hair | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Frozen | ||
| Refrigerated | ||
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.05 g
Special Instructions
Day(s) Performed
Wednesday
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysReport Available
2 to 14 daysReference Values
0-15 years: Not established
≥16 years: <1.0 mcg/g of hair
Useful For
Detection of nonacute arsenic exposure in hair specimens
CPT Code Information
82175
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ASHA | Arsenic, Hair | 5584-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 31896 | Arsenic, Hair | 5584-8 |
| ASHSC | Specimen Source | 31208-2 |