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This essential screening for industrial workers evaluates toxic arsenic exposure by distinguishing between harmless organic dietary sources and dangerous inorganic industrial compounds, ensuring your occupational health and long-term safety.

Scientific name: Urine Arsenic Speciation Analysis

A specialized laboratory test measuring urine arsenic levels, specifically differentiating organic from toxic inorganic forms. It is crucial for early detection of occupational poisoning and clinical management.

Urine Arsenic Speciation Analysis - Protect Yourself from Arsenic Risks
Service type Laboratory test
Duration 10-15 minutes
Fasting Avoid seafood for 48 hours

Included Services

  • Urine sample collection
  • Total arsenic measurement
  • Arsenic speciation (organic/inorganic)

Medical Service Information

Why is This Test Important?

  • Detects exposure to toxic inorganic arsenic used in industrial processes.
  • Differentiates between harmless dietary arsenic and dangerous industrial arsenic.
  • Monitors the effectiveness of occupational safety measures in the workplace.

Symptoms Requiring Testing

  • Skin discoloration or the appearance of small warts.
  • Numbness or tingling in the hands and feet.
  • Chronic abdominal pain or persistent nausea.
  • Direct chemical exposure in glass or pesticide manufacturing.

Results and Follow-up

  • Normal results indicate arsenic levels are within the safe reference range.
  • Elevated inorganic arsenic levels require immediate consultation with a toxicologist.
  • Periodic testing is recommended for workers in high-risk occupations.

Conditions & Notices

  • Abstain from eating fish and seafood for 48 to 72 hours prior to the test to avoid false-positive results from non-toxic organic arsenic.

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