24 HRS URINARY ARSENIC Test in UAE

24 HRS URINARY ARSENIC test in Dubai and across the UAE to detect exposure to arsenic — a toxic metal linked to serious health risks. This essential test helps identify contamination from water, food, or industrial sources, especially in individuals with unexplained symptoms like nerve pain, skin changes, or fatigue. Results available within 5–7 days.

Overview

The 24-Hour Urinary Arsenic test measures the total amount of arsenic excreted in your urine over a full day. Arsenic is a naturally occurring but highly toxic element that can enter the body through contaminated drinking water, rice, seafood, or industrial exposure. Elevated levels may indicate **chronic or acute poisoning**, which can damage nerves, skin, blood vessels, and increase cancer risk. This test uses advanced lab methods (ICP-MS) for high accuracy. Results are typically available within 5–7 business days.

Why You Need This Test

• Check for arsenic poisoning due to contaminated drinking water or well water.
• Evaluate patients with peripheral neuropathy (tingling, numbness in hands/feet).
• Investigate skin discoloration, thickening, or lesions (signs of chronic exposure).
• Assess individuals exposed to industrial sources (mining, pesticides, smelting).
• Monitor those consuming high amounts of rice or rice-based products.
• Follow-up after suspected food contamination or environmental exposure.
• Available with home urine collection kit across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and all Emirates.

Symptoms & Risk Factors

Common Symptoms (Arsenic Toxicity)

• Numbness, tingling, or burning in hands and feet (peripheral neuropathy)
• Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
• Unusual skin changes: darkening, thickening, or small corn-like growths
• Easy bruising or bleeding
• Low blood cell counts (anemia, low platelets)
• Chronic fatigue or weakness

Risk Factors

• Drinking contaminated water (especially from private wells or industrial areas)
• High consumption of rice or rice-based foods (absorbs arsenic from soil/water)
• Occupational exposure: mining, pesticide use, metal smelting, electronics recycling
• Traditional medicines or herbal remedies containing arsenic
• Living near industrial zones with poor waste management
• Smoking tobacco (arsenic is present in some fertilizers)

How the Test Works

After entering the body, most inorganic arsenic is processed by the liver and excreted in urine within a few days. The 24-hour urinary arsenic test captures total excretion for accurate assessment of recent exposure.

• Step 1 — Kit delivery: receive a special metal-free plastic container (to prevent contamination).
• Step 2 — Collection: discard your first morning urine, then collect all urine over the next 24 hours, ending with the first void the next morning.
• Step 3 — Storage: keep the container refrigerated (2–8°C) throughout the collection.
• Step 4 — Return: ship the sample promptly to the lab.
• Step 5 — Results: delivered securely within 5–7 business days.

This test helps distinguish between harmless organic arsenic (from seafood) and dangerous inorganic forms.

Sample Type

• We take: A complete 24-hour urine collection
• Minimum volume: 20 mL (but full 24-hour collection is required)
• Container: provided metal-free plastic jug (essential to avoid contamination)
• How it’s collected: collect all urine passed over 24 hours in one container
• Storage: must be kept refrigerated (2–8°C) during collection
• Note: avoid using regular bottles or metal lids — can affect results

Risks & Safety

• No physical risks — non-invasive urine collection.
• Minimal inconvenience due to 24-hour collection process.
• No pain or side effects associated with the test.
• Safe for adults and older children if clinically indicated.

Result Interpretation

Normal Range

• Adults: Less than 35 mcg/24hr (lab-dependent)
• Levels may rise temporarily after eating seafood (organic arsenic)

Elevated Levels

• May indicate:
  • Exposure to inorganic arsenic (from water, pesticides, industry)
  • Chronic arsenic toxicity — even without symptoms
  • Contaminated food or supplements

Moderate or Borderline

• Could be due to:
  • Recent seafood consumption (organic arsenic — less harmful)
  • Environmental exposure requiring further evaluation
• Your doctor may recommend repeating the test after avoiding seafood for 2–3 days.

Consequences if Untreated

• Peripheral neuropathy: permanent nerve damage causing pain or loss of sensation.
• Skin cancer or internal cancers (bladder, lung, kidney) with long-term exposure.
• Cardiovascular disease: increased risk of heart attack and high blood pressure.
• Liver and kidney damage over time.
• Anemia and weakened immunity.

Factors Affecting Test Results

• Seafood consumption: fish and shellfish contain organic arsenic — can elevate total levels (not toxic).
• Incomplete collection: leads to falsely low results.
• Contamination: using non-metal-free containers or touching the inside of the bottle.
• Water source: high arsenic in tap or bottled water (industrial areas).
• Kidney function: poor excretion increases measured levels.
• Recent exposure: levels drop quickly once exposure stops.

FAQs

Limitations

• Requires **accurate 24-hour collection** — incomplete samples lead to false results.
• Does not distinguish between organic and inorganic arsenic unless speciated testing is done.
• Seafood can cause temporary elevations (non-toxic form).
• Home collection requires refrigeration — warming can degrade stability.
• Not a standalone test — must be interpreted with clinical history and exposure risk.

Book Your 24 HRS URINARY ARSENIC Test Today

Don’t ignore numbness or skin changes — check for silent toxic exposure.

• Home Collection Kit Included (Delivered to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah)
• Fast, Accurate, Confidential Results in 5–7 Days
• Price: AED 300
• ✅ Certified Labs | Heavy Metal Testing (ICP-MS)
• 📦 Free Kit Delivery & Return
• 🔒 Secure Reporting