Arsenic, blood | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Trace metal free tube containing K2EDTA (To be obtained from DPLM Reception, after office hour call extension 1383)
Specimen Requirement	1-5 mL. Do not centrifuge as whole blood is required.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	Average 7 days (3 - 11 days)
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Biochemistry
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs - 1700 hrs
Orderable on CPOE?	No
Downtime Form	Clinical Chemistry - Form A
Additional Information	Instructions Before Collection: 1. Patient is advised to refrain from oral ingestion of seafood for 3 days before sample collection. 2. Patient should avoid taking either gadolinium or iodine containing contrast media for at least 4 days as they can interfere with trace metal tests.

Change History Notes

Last Updated - 27 May 2025