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Lead, 24 hour urine
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | PBUR |
| Test group | Lead |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Inductively-Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry |
| Collection Instructions | Refrigerate container during collection. Click here for detailed instructions for collecting samples for Trace Metals |
| Container type | Acid washed 24 hour urine collection container Click here for Urine Preservative Requirements |
| Amount to Collect | Entire 24 hour urine output |
| Sample type | 24 hour urine collection |
| Preferred volume | 7 mL urine |
| Min. Volume | 3 mL urine |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Container not refrigerated during collection. |
| Processing notes | Record total volume of urine collected on requisition. Follow detailed processing instructions for trace metal analysisMix urine received and aliquot 7 mL. Refrigerate. Order Quest # 8151N |
| Units | µg/L (mcg/L) |
| Normal range | < 80 µg/L |
| Synonyms | Pb; heavy metal toxicity; heavy metal poisoning; heavy metals |
| Turn around times | Test run Tuesday-Saturday. Turnaround: 2-5 days. |
| Additional information | The results are reported as the lead concentration (ug/L) and in the amount of lead in the total volume (ug/TV). To convert µg/L to µmol/L (SI units), multiply by 0.00483. |
| CPT coding | 83655-90 |
| LOINC code | 20625-0 |
| Last Updated | 3/24/2013 7:50:26 PM |
| Entry Number | 596 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667