Arsenic

ToxicologyAlso known as: Arsenic ?Tm Ur-mCncAlso known as: Arsenic 24h Ur QlAlso known as: Arsenic 24h Ur-mCncmcg/L

Detects the concentration of the toxic heavy metal arsenic in biological specimens.

Normal Range

15 ug/g

ug/g

Abnormal Levels

< 0 mcg/L

> 23 mcg/L

Specimen Type

Blood

Why This Biomarker Matters

Arsenic is a known carcinogen and toxin. Elevated levels indicate concerning exposure linked to skin disease, cardiovascular problems, and cancer risk requiring clinical evaluation.

Understanding Your Results

Normal Range

15 ug/g

Optimal Ranges

Clinician-defined 4-point reference thresholds (mcg/L)

Default Range

Low

0 mcg/L

Borderline Low

0 mcg/L

Optimal

17 mcg/L

Borderline High

23 mcg/L

Overview

Arsenic is a toxic heavy metal that can enter the body through contaminated water, food, occupational exposure, or environmental sources. An arsenic test measures the metal's concentration in urine or other specimens, reflecting recent or ongoing exposure. Elevated arsenic levels are associated with skin lesions, gastrointestinal problems, cardiovascular disease, and increased cancer risk with chronic exposure. Testing helps identify concerning exposure levels and guide preventive measures.

Technical Information (LOINC Codes)

Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker

5583-0Primary

Arsenic [Mass/volume] in Blood

ug/dL

9366-6

Arsenic [Mass/mass] in Specimen

ug/g

34244-4

Arsenic [Moles/time] in 24 hour Urine

umol/(24.h)

20687-0

Arsenic [Mass/volume] in Gastric fluid

ug/L

8157-0

Arsenic [Mass/mass] in Nail

ug/g

5584-8

Arsenic [Mass/mass] in Hair

ug/g

5585-5

Arsenic [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma

ug/L

21074-0

Arsenic [Mass/volume] in 24 hour Urine

ug/L

30924-5

Arsenic [Mass/volume] in Urine collected for unspecified duration

ug/L

5586-3

Arsenic [Mass/volume] in Urine

ug/L

5587-1

Arsenic [Mass/time] in 24 hour Urine

ug/(24.h)

43815-0

Arsenic [Presence] in Specimen

43825-9

Arsenic [Presence] in Gastric fluid

46096-4

Arsenic [Moles/mass] in Hair

nmol/g

50812-7

Arsenic [Moles/volume] in Red Blood Cells

nmol/L

50813-5

Arsenic [Moles/mass] in Nail

nmol/g

5582-2

Arsenic [Presence] in Blood

78795-2

Arsenic [Moles/mass] in Tissue

nmol/g

80141-5

Arsenic [Moles/volume] in Body fluid

umol/L

8158-8

Arsenic [Mass/mass] in Tissue

ug/g

87481-8

Arsenic [Mass/volume] in Specimen

ng/mL

9463-1

Arsenic [Mass/volume] in Water

[ppm]

13958-4

Arsenic [Presence] in 24 hour Urine

9489-6

Arsenic [Mass/volume] in Body fluid

ug/L

15114-2

Arsenic [Moles/volume] in Blood

nmol/L

15115-9

Arsenic [Moles/volume] in Urine

umol/L

16403-8

Arsenic [Presence] in Serum or Plasma

16404-6

Arsenic [Presence] in Urine

25323-7

Arsenic [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma

nmol/L

27127-0

Arsenic [Mass/mass] in Red Blood Cells

ug/g{Hb}

34245-1

Arsenic [Moles/volume] in 24 hour Urine

umol/L

38569-0

Arsenic [Mass/volume] in Air

40701-5

Arsenic [Mass/volume] in Dialysis fluid

ng/mL

43809-3

Arsenic [Presence] in Tissue

Available Lab Tests

Order tests that measure this biomarker

Arsenic Blood Test

$70.70

Heavy Metals Panel, Blood

$218.74

Results in 3-5 business days