Huron - SD

Arsenic Level Blood Test Without an Appointment in Huron

An arsenic blood test measures the amount of arsenic in the bloodstream. Arsenic Level Blood Test testing in Huron, SD: order online, visit a patient service center near you, and review your results in a secure account.

Typical price

From $156

Results

1-3 business days

Preparation

See preparation notes below

An arsenic blood test measures the amount of arsenic in the bloodstream. Arsenic is a naturally occurring element found in some groundwater, soils, and industrial settings, and it can be harmful with significant exposure. Because arsenic clears from blood relatively quickly, a blood test is most useful for detecting recent or ongoing exposure rather than exposure that occurred long ago. A healthcare provider may order it after a known contact with contaminated water or dust, during workplace monitoring, or when symptoms suggest heavy-metal exposure. Blood arsenic is a screening measurement and is interpreted with exposure history.

• Arsenic (blood) The concentration of arsenic in a blood sample, used to assess recent exposure to the element.

• People with occupational exposure to arsenic, such as in smelting or pesticide handling
• Individuals who drink from a private well with possible arsenic contamination
• Anyone with symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, skin changes, or numbness after exposure
• People involved in a known arsenic exposure incident
• Those whose healthcare provider wants to evaluate a suspected recent exposure

• No fasting is required for this test
• Avoid a seafood meal for about two to three days before collection, because some seafood contains arsenic compounds that can raise the reading
• Tell the lab about supplements, medications, and occupational exposures
• A trace-element collection tube is typically used; follow the lab's instructions

An elevated blood arsenic level may indicate recent exposure to arsenic. A result within the reference range generally suggests that recent exposure is low, but because arsenic leaves the blood quickly, a normal blood level does not rule out exposure that happened days or weeks earlier. Urine testing is often used to assess longer-term exposure. Blood arsenic results are reviewed with symptoms and exposure history. This is a screening tool, so discuss your result with a healthcare provider before drawing conclusions.

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