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Test Details

Lead Level, Urine

General Info:

Description:

The urine lead level test measures the presence of lead in urine, particularly in suspicions of toxicity among industrial workers or accidental exposures. The measurement of urinary lead is primarily associated with lead excretion following provocative chelation, such as the lead-mobilization test or chelation therapy in cases of lead poisoning in children or workers.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

Urine

Container Type: 

Urine 24-hour container

Volume: 

24 hour urine collection

Volume Unit: 

N/A

Storage Condition:

02 - 08 °C

Sample Add-on Stability: 

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