Urinary lead concentrations may be used to monitor detoxification therapy.
Specimen Type
Urine
Container
24hr Ur Acid Washed
Collection Instructions
Container/Tube: 24 Hour acid- washed or metal free urine container Specimen: 7 mL(3 mL min) aliquot of a well-mixed 24 hour urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free container. Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: 5 Days Refrigerated 14 Days Frozen
Note: Starting and ending times of collection are required on request form for processing.
Transport Instructions
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
5 Days Refrigerated 14 Days Frozen
Note: Starting and ending times of collection are required on request form for processing.
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. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Days Performed
Monday - Saturday
1 -2 Day TAT
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly