Indications: | Arsenic is a toxic metal with no known biological function in man. It is used in the production of semiconductor materials for the electronics industry, as a poison in weed and vermin killers and sometimes in the production of paints, wallpapers and ceramics (for yellow colouring).
It is also found in water, soil and fish (non-toxic organic arsenic). Inorganic arsenic is a neurotoxic carcinogen with adverse effects on fertility and foetal development.
Can be measured reliably in hair, blood and urine, with urine being the preferred test sample for diagnosing toxicity | Included in Profiles: | Blood toxic elements screen | Datasheet: | blood-toxic-metals.pdf (Click to Download) | Sample Requirements: | Navy Blue (EDTA) | Postal Samples Acceptable: | Yes |
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