LEAD 24 HOUR URINE
- Code
- 900.2535
- Name
- LEAD 24 HOUR URINE
- Category
- None
- Department
- Send-Out
- Start Date
- Expiration Date
- Synonyms
- Pb
- CPT Codes
- 83655
- Site
- SBMF
- Reference Test
- 23262
Specimen Information
- Type
24 HR Urine
- Volume
10.0 ml
- Transport Info
Refrigerated
- Fasting Required?
- False
- Patient Instructions
No preservative
- Reference Range
Normal: 0-80 ug/L
Industrial Exposure: 0-120 ug/L
Excessive: 60-400 ug/L
Toxic: greater than 400 ug/L- Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Clinical Significance
The level of trace elements in human body fluids is of great importance for the diagnosis and treatment of a patient’s condition. It is also crucial to monitor individuals who may be exposed to high levels of toxins, such as lead and arsenic.