Lead, Urine
Test Summary
Elevated urinary lead concentration is indicative of chronic lead toxicity. Urinary lead concentrations may be used to monitor detoxification therapy.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
7 mL urine collected in a acid-washed, or metal-free container
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Instructions
Avoid work-site collection.
Note: Test performed on a specimen submitted in a nontrace element tube/container (not acid-washed) may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a nontrace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing; however, elevated results are reported with a message that resubmission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Note: Test performed on a specimen submitted in a nontrace element tube/container (not acid-washed) may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a nontrace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing; however, elevated results are reported with a message that resubmission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 5 days
- Frozen: 14 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
LEADUR
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3463
Includes
Creatinine
CPT Code
- 82570
- 83655
Billing Code
- 670132
- 670131
CPT Statement
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Reference Range
Lead, Urine
Creatinine, Random Urine
| Non-exposed Adult | <10 mcg/g creat |
| ≤6 Months | 2-28 mg/dL | |
| 7-11 Months | 2-31 mg/dL | |
| 1-2 Years | 2-110 mg/dL | |
| 3-8 Years | 2-130 mg/dL | |
| 9-12 Years | 2-160 mg/dL | |
| >12 Years Male | 20-320 mg/dL | |
| >12 Years Female | 20-275 mg/dL | |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday evening; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
7 mL urine collected in a acid-washed, or metal-free container
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Instructions
Avoid work-site collection.
Note: Test performed on a specimen submitted in a nontrace element tube/container (not acid-washed) may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a nontrace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing; however, elevated results are reported with a message that resubmission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Note: Test performed on a specimen submitted in a nontrace element tube/container (not acid-washed) may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a nontrace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing; however, elevated results are reported with a message that resubmission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 5 days
- Frozen: 14 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Lead, Urine
Creatinine, Random Urine
| Non-exposed Adult | <10 mcg/g creat |
| ≤6 Months | 2-28 mg/dL | |
| 7-11 Months | 2-31 mg/dL | |
| 1-2 Years | 2-110 mg/dL | |
| 3-8 Years | 2-130 mg/dL | |
| 9-12 Years | 2-160 mg/dL | |
| >12 Years Male | 20-320 mg/dL | |
| >12 Years Female | 20-275 mg/dL | |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday evening; Report available: 1 day