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Lead, Urine

Order Code
007633
CPT
82570, 83655
Test Details
Synonyms

Pb, Urine

TAT

8 days

Methodology

Inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects recent lead exposure by measuring excreted lead in urine. Often used in follow-up after chelation therapy.

Specimen Type

Random or 24 hour urine

Volume

5 mL

Specimen Container

Plastic urine container, no preservative

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Order Code
007633
CPT
82570, 83655
Test Details
Synonyms

Pb, Urine

TAT

8 days

Methodology

Inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects recent lead exposure by measuring excreted lead in urine. Often used in follow-up after chelation therapy.

Specimen Type

Random or 24 hour urine

Volume

5 mL

Specimen Container

Plastic urine container, no preservative

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days