Arsenic, Urine near me in Kamrup

The Arsenic, Urine test measures the amount of arsenic being excreted in urine at a single point in time. This gives a snapshot of how much arsenic is currently in the body. Because the kidneys are the main way the body gets rid of arsenic, the test also helps show how well the body is clearing it.

Higher-than-normal arsenic levels in urine may suggest recent exposure to a large amount of arsenic, long-term exposure to small amounts, or reduced kidney function that makes it harder for the body to remove arsenic. However, standard urine arsenic testing does not distinguish between organic and inorganic forms of arsenic unless arsenic speciation is performed, which is important because organic arsenic (commonly from seafood) is generally less toxic.