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Arsenic, Random Urine

Tube Type = Random Urine

Container Type

Test ID   LAB363
EPIC Order   ARSENIC, URINE, RANDOM
CPT Code(s)   82175, 82570
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Core Referral Testing
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 6 ml urine/random urine container with no metal cap or glued insert; keep refrigerated.  See Comments 
  Micro: 3 ml urine in random container; keep refrigerated.
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Turnaround Time   3-5 days
Reference Range Normal: See separate report
   *Abnormal Results: Arsenic concentration results ≥10mcg/L will be reflexed to speciation.
Comments
  • Patient should not eat seafood 48 hours prior to collection.
  • Iodine/Gadolinium for MRI's will interfere with testing. Specimen should be collected 96 hours after iodine/gadolinium has been administered.

Reviewed by J. Carr on October 31, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514