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Lead Urine

What it measures

Also listed as
Lead, Urine
Tests in the graph that measure it
11

A plain-language description with its source has not been added for this biomarker yet. What the laboratories say about the tests that measure it is below.

Tests that measure Lead Urine

Comprehensive Toxic Metal Panel 24-Hour Urine

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
37081
Specimen
Urine
Fasting
Not stated as required

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 37081

Heavy Metals Panel Capillary

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
39128
Specimen
Blood
Fasting
Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

Useful in the diagnosis of toxicity due to Arsenic, Lead or Mercury.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 39128

MetalsMetalloids Panel 1 Urine

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
30323
Specimen
Urine
Fasting
Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

The heavy metals in this panel are most often found in the mining and metal smelting industries. They are also used in the manufacturing of glass, pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals. The burning of fossil fuels and the refining of petroleum products have also caused increases in exposures. Symptoms vary with the severity of exposure, but may generally include hyperpigmentation, hypertension, gastrointestinal problems, bronchitis, interstitial pneumonitis and skin cancer.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 30323

MetalsMetalloids Panel 1 Hair

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
3107
Specimen
500 mg hair
Fasting
Not stated as required

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 3107

Heavy Metals Comprehensive Panel Urine

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
14573
Specimen
Urine
Fasting
Not stated as required

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 14573

Heavy Metals Panel with Cadmium 24-Hour Urine

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
35386
Specimen
Urine
Fasting
Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

Excessive exposure to heavy metals can cause acute chronic toxicity. Heavy metals panel is intended to evaluate and monitor exposure to heavy metals and evaluate the process of detoxification. Excessive cadmium exposure can damage lungs, kidneys, and the digestive tract.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 35386

Heavy Metals Panel with Cadmium Random Urine

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
15110
Specimen
Urine
Fasting
Not stated as required

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 15110

Heavy Metals Panel Random Urine

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
7507
Specimen
Urine
Fasting
Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

Excessive exposure to heavy metals can cause acute and chronic toxicity. Heavy Metals Panel is intended to evaluate and monitor exposure to heavy metals and evaluate the process of detoxification.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 7507

Heavy Metals Panel 24-Hour Urine

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
36438
Specimen
Urine
Fasting
Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

Excessive exposure to Heavy Metals can cause acute and chronic toxicity. Heavy Metals Panel is intended to evaluate and monitor exposure to heavy metals and evaluate the process of detoxification.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 36438

Micronutrients Heavy Metals Panel Blood

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
10255
Specimen
Blood
Fasting
Not stated as required

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 10255

Lead Urine

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
601
Specimen
Urine
Fasting
Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

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

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 601

About this page

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