Metals in Urine

Testing site      

Alaska State Public Health Laboratory – Anchorage 

Anchorage Lab Request Form 

Diseases 

The following clinical representations may be attributed to a chemical threat: 

• Nerve function disruptions 
• Blistering of skin and mucous membranes 
• Respiratory system damage 

Agents

• Various industrial chemicals 
• natural toxins, nerve agents 
• synthetic drugs 
• Vesicants 
• riot control agents   

Test Method 

Rapid Toxic Screen (performed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, GA) 

Availability

1. All clients must consult with the Section of Epidemiology for approval before testing.  
2. If approved by Epidemiology, Contact the Chemistry Emergency Lab Team before submitting samples.  

Specimen type 

Urine 

Specimen collection instructions 

• 2-10 mL urine in a urine tube or leak proof screw-capped plastic specimen transport cup/tube. 
• Please also submit an empty, labeled specimen container from the same lot to test for background contamination. 

Storage and transport  

• Refrigerate and store at 4°C or below for Anchorage area delivery.  
• Outside of Anchorage area, freeze prior to shipment and ship with cold packs or dry ice to minimize spillage. 
• Package, label, and ship as UN3373 Biological Substance, Category B. 

With approval, ship to: Anchorage Public Health Laboratory, ATNN: Chemistry 

Results  

A quantitative concentration will be reported for each detected element.   

Turnaround time  

1-2 days

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