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Lead, Urine (Random or 24hr)

Order Name LEAD URINE
Test Number: 3800005
Revision Date 12/09/2022
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Lead, Urine (Random or 24hr)
Inductively-Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry  
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 5 mL (2.5 mL) Urine, 24-hour 24 Hour Urine Acid Washed Container Room Temperature
Alternate 1 5 mL (2.5 mL) Urine, Random Acid Washed, Trace Element Free Contatiner Room Temperature
Instructions Notes: 2.5 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing.)
Specimen Type: Plastic urine container, no preservative
Specimen Storage: Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Specimen Collection: Sampling time is not critical for industrial exposure monitoring. Metals with timing "not critical" have very long elimination half-lives and accumulate in the body over years, some for a lifetime. After a couple of weeks of exposure, specimens can be collected at any time. Optional protocol: If the specimen is a 24-hour collection, instruct the patient to void at 8 AM and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24-hour collection period (ie, 8 AM the next morning). Screw the lid on securely. Collect without preservatives. Mix well. Sampling time is not critical for industrial monitoring.
Special Instructions: Request form MUST state total volume collected in 24-hour, if applicable. No preservatives. Preservatives used for routine analysis may contain mercuric oxide (ie, Stabilur), which interferes with all metal testing. If both urinalysis and metal testing ar
Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days
GENERAL INFORMATION
Expected TAT 3 - 4 days  
Performing Labcorp Test Code 007633 
Notes Labcorp Test Code: 007633
CPT Code(s) 83655, 82570
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