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Test Code: 601
Specimen Type: Urine
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Description:
This test measures Lead levels in urine. Lead exposure can occur in industrial settings or through products containing lead such as paint, ceramics, or plastics. Other common sources of lead exposure include lead paint in homes, inhalation of car exhaust and exposure at firing ranges. Common symptoms of lead poisoning include nausea, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, anemia, headache, stomach pain, and nerve damage.
Urine lead testing can help to determine the amount of lead exposure a person has had. It may also be done before and after treatment for lead poisoning to see how much lead a person is excreting from their body. This test looks at lead levels in a single urine sample. A 24-Hour Urine Lead test is also available. Lead blood testing is still considered the preferred method of screening for lead exposure. Urine lead testing is typically used as a follow-up to blood testing or to monitor response to treatment. Customers interested in urine testing for other materials as well as lead may order a Heavy Metals Profile I or Heavy Metals Panel II.
Turnaround for this Lead Random Urine test is typically 2-8 business days.
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Note: Result turn around times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
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