Lead (Urine - Timed) Test | Austin Pathology

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Lead (Urine - Timed)

Alternate Names	Pb, 24 Hour Urine Lead, Lead 24hr Output Urine
Test Code	U24LEA
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Urine - Timed
Container Type	24 Hour Urine - Plain Bottle
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	This test is for testing of industrial exposure to lead. For organic forms of exposure, e.g. through food ingestion, please refer to Lead (Blood). A creatinine excretion test is performed on 24 hour urine collections in order to confirm the adequacy of the collection. In timed urine collections other than 24 hours, (+/- 2 hours), the 24 hour excretion cannot be calculated due to different day time and night time excretion patterns of various analytes.
Collection Instructions	Please note the time and date of the start and of the end of collection.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	As Required
Min Test Volume	50mL
Add On Test Suitability	This test can be added up to 4 weeks after collection, subject to sample availability.

Container ID	CR, CRS, CB, CBS
CSR Instructions	Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Please forward all 24 hour urine samples at 4°C to the Heidelberg Laboratory for processing.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, Alfred Pathology Services
Accredited Test	Yes

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