Lead, Urine

Message

ACID WASH CONTAINER IN PROCESSING

Test Code

601

Alias/See Also

LAB404

CPT Codes
83655, 82570

Includes

Creatinine

Preferred Specimen

7 mL urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free container

Minimum Volume

3 mL

Instructions

Avoid worksite collection. Collect urine in an acid-washed or metal-free plastic container.

Note: Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non-acid washed/non-metal free container may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that a re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.

Transport Container

Acid-washed plastic urine container

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 14 days

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 FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range

Lead, Urine

Non-exposed Adult

<10 mcg/g creat

Creatinine, Random Urine

≤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

Clinical Significance

Elevated urinary lead concentration is indicative of chronic lead toxicity. Urinary lead concentrations may be used to monitor detoxification therapy.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute

27027 Tourney Road

Valencia, CA 91355-5386

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.