Arsenic, 24 Hour Urine - Book Test at Low Cost

When there has been a known acute or chronic exposure to arsenic, but the source of the exposure is unknown, an arsenic urine test is recommended. This test aids in the differentiation between dangerous inorganic compounds, benign organic compounds, and methylated compounds. The total harmful inorganic species, total benign organic species, and total methylated species are included in the interpretive report.

This test requires a 24-hour urine collection. Urine typically contains less than 50 mcg/L arsenic. This test can help determine if you've been exposed to arsenic in the normal range. 

Why done? 

The test is done when there is evidence of arsenic poisoning. Symptoms include tooth and nail discoloration, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, fever, haemolysis, seizures, and more. Chronic poisoning has more severe symptoms.

Procedure: 

Here's how the collection procedure works: 

• On the first day, urinate into a toilet as soon as you get out of bed. Eliminate the first sample.
• Pour the next 24 hours' urine into a separate container.
• On day two, urinate into the designated container as soon as you get out of bed.
• Then, return the container to the lab as quickly as possible.

How does one prepare for the test? 

No preparation is required.

Required documents for Arsenic, 24 Hour Urine Test:

• Doctor prescription 
• A valid government ID

After care

No particular type of care is required.

Cost of Arsenic, 24 Hour Urine Test in Delhi

The Arsenic, 24-Hour Urine Test cost varies by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centers like Ganesh Diagnostic. It is staffed by trained and experienced professionals to assure patient and visitor safety.