Arsenic (Urine)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UARS, UR24

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7727

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Plain casual or random urine specimen suitable as well

Registration

Do not use the code UR24 when received only casual/random urine. Give to biochem with copy of request form

Laboratory

Please transport urine in a urine tube

Sample Stability

One week at 2-8°C. For longer periods, store at -20°C.

Turnaround Time

2 weeks

Test performed on weekdays

Specimen Type

  • 24hr Urine
  • Urine

Specimen Type

  • 24hr Urine
  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • 24hr Urine Container
Preferred
  • 24hr Urine Container
Acceptable
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
  • Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • 24hr Urine Container
Acceptable
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
  • Specimen Container

Pre-testing Requirements

If possible, avoid eating any seafood, or products containing seafood, for 2-3 days before urine collection

Last updated: 13/11/2026