Arsenic, Hair
Test Mnemonic
ARSHR
CPT Codes
- 82175 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Dpt of Lab Med & Pathology
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 g | Hair | Clean container | Ambient | HEAVY METALS FORM REQUIRED to meet State Health Department requirements. Cut hair near scalp, at least 3 inches long and the width of a pencil. Do not apply tape to hair. Specimen source is required. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.05 g |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Preferred |
| Frozen | Acceptable |
| Refrigerated | Acceptable |
Days Performed
Tue
Turnaround Time
3 - 8 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Inductively Coupled Plasma / Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) |
Reference Range
| Arsenic, Hair | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Years | 15 Years | Normal | Not established | mcg/g hair | 16 years and older: < 1.0 mcg/g hair |
Special Info
Patient demographics (Heavy Metals) form is required to meet State Health Department requirements. Specimen source is required.
Clinical Info
Toxicity-arsenic poisoning. Hair arsenic levels above 1.00 mcg/g dry weight indicate excessive exposure. It is normal for some arsenic to be present in hair. Everyone is exposed to trace amounts of arsenic from a normal diet.