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Biomarkers · Chemical

Lead Urine

Also listed as
Lead, Urine, Lead, Blood (Adult)
Primary unit
ug/dL
LOINC codes
77307-7, 10368-9
Tests that measure Lead Urine
Labcorp 8, Quest Diagnostics 8

Ranges

Each lab publishes a reference range for the population groups it tests, usually the middle 95% of results. These intervals describe that population, not an optimal or healthy target. How ranges differ

Quest Diagnostics, Micronutrient, Lead, Blood (Venous) 10251

PopulationInterval
≥18 years<3.5 mcg/dL

Quest Diagnostics test catalog, 10251

Quest Diagnostics, Lead (Venous), OSHA 3058

PopulationInterval
Industrial Exposure<40 mcg/dL

Quest Diagnostics test catalog, 3058

Tests

Check the catalog code, specimen, method and preparation for every test that measures Lead Urine. Select up to five tests to compare them side by side.

Labcorp 8 tests

Single-analyte tests

  • Lead, Capillary (Fingerstick) Blood Pediatric 717016

    Blood · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 1 - 4 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) or inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Preparation
    For capillary puncture, wash skin surface thoroughly to minimize contamination.
    Collection
    Mix blood thoroughly to avoid clotting.
    Reference notes
    Environmental exposure: 0 to 15 years: 0.0−3.4 μg/dL1
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Lead, Venous Blood Pediatric 717009

    Blood · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 1 - 4 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) or inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Collection
    Mix blood thoroughly to avoid clotting.
    Reference notes
    Environmental exposure: 0 to 15 years: 0.0−3.4 μg/dL1
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Lead, Whole Blood (Adult) 007625

    Blood · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 2 - 4 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) or inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Collection
    Sampling time is not critical for industrial exposure monitoring. Metals with timing “not critical” have very long elimination half-lives and accumulate in the body over years, some for a lifetime. After a couple of weeks of exposure, specimens can be collected at any time.
    Reference notes
    0.0 -3. 4 μg/dL • Environmental exposure (WHO): <20 μg/dL • Occupational exposure: BEI® (sampling time is not critical): 30 μg/dL;1 OSHA Lead Standard: 40 μg/dL
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Lead, Whole Blood (Maternal) 700433

    Blood · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 2 - 4 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) or inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Collection
    Mix blood thoroughly to avoid clotting.
    Labcorp catalog page

Panels that include this biomarker

  • Lead Standard Profile, Blood 038170

    2 analytes · Blood · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 2 - 5 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Lead by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS); ZPP by fluorometry
    Collection
    Mix tube thoroughly to avoid clotting. Hemolysis will not affect the tests. Recollect if clots are present.
    Reference notes
    See individual tests.
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Lead, Blood, Filter Paper 791280

    2 analytes · Blood · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 4 - 7 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Heavy Metals Profile I, Whole Blood 042580

    3 analytes · Blood · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 2 - 5 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS); inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Preparation
    Patient should avoid seafood and red wine 72 hours prior to collection.
    Reference notes
    See individual tests.
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Heavy Metals Profile II, Whole Blood 706200

    4 analytes · Blood · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 2 - 5 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Preparation
    Patient should avoid seafood and red wine 72 hours prior to collection.
    Reference notes
    See individual tests.
    Labcorp catalog page

Quest Diagnostics 8 tests

Single-analyte tests

  • Lead (Venous) 599

    Blood · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) or Atomic Spectroscopy (AS)
    Collection
    Collection material such as alcohol swabs should be lead-free. Use powderless gloves. Once washed, fingers must not come into contact with any surface. Clean skin (area for venipuncture) with lead-free alcohol swab prior to puncture. Avoid worksite collection.
    Reference notes
    <3.5 mcg/dL Blood lead levels in the range of 5-9 mcg/dL have been associated with adverse health effects in children aged 6 years and younger. Patient management varies by age and CDC Blood Level Range. Refer to the CDC website regarding Lead Publications/Case Management for recommended interventions.
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Lead (Venous), OSHA 3058

    Blood · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively-Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) or Atomic Spectroscopy (AS)
    Collection
    Collection material such as alcohol swabs should be lead-free. Avoid worksite collection.
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Lead, Capillary 39027

    Blood · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) or Atomic Spectroscopy (AS)
    Collection
    Collection material such as alcohol swabs should be lead-free. Use powderless gloves. For capillary collection, wash hands thoroughly with soap and dry with clean, low-lint towel. Once washed, fingers must not come into contact with any surface. Clean skin (finger or other area for venipuncture) with lead-free alcohol swab prior to puncture. Avoid worksite collection.
    Reference notes
    <3.5 mcg/dL Blood lead levels in the range of 3.5-9 mcg/dL have been associated with adverse health effects in children aged 6 years and younger. Patient management varies by age and CDC Blood Lead Level range. Refer to the CDC website regarding Lead Publications/Case Management for recommended interventions.
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Micronutrient, Lead, Blood (Venous) 10251

    Blood · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Daily

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Collection
    Patients should be 18 years of age or greater. Collection material such as alcohol swabs should be lead-free. Use powderless gloves. Once washed, fingers must not come into contact with any surface. Clean skin (area for venipuncture) with lead-free alcohol swab prior to puncture. Avoid worksite collection.
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

Panels that include this biomarker

  • Lead (Venous), OSHA and Zinc Protoporphyrin Evaluation 22996

    2 analytes · Blood · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    See individual tests
    Reference notes
    Lead, Blood Industrial Exposure | <40 mcg/dL mcg/dL = mcg/100g for OSHA (Refer to current governmental regulations for exposure criteria.) Zinc Protoporphyrin Industrial Exposure | <100 mcg/dL (Refer to current OSHA regulation for exposure criteria.)
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Heavy Metals Panel (Venous) 7655

    3 analytes · Blood · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Preparation
    Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to sample collection
    Collection
    Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection.
    Reference notes
    Arsenic, Blood | <23 mcg/L Whole Blood Arsenic level >100 mcg/L is indicative of acute/chronic exposure. Urine is usually the best specimen for the analysis of arsenic in body fluids. Blood levels tend to be low even when urine concentrations are high. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lead (Venous) | <3.5 mcg/dL Blood lead levels in the range of 5-9 mcg/dL have been associated with adverse health effects in children aged 6 years and younger. Patient management varies by age and CDC Blood Lead Level range. Refer to the CDC website regarding Lead Publications/Case Management for recommended interventions. Mercury, Blood | ≤10 mcg/L
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Heavy Metals Panel, Capillary 39128

    4 analytes · Blood · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) or Atomic Spectroscopy (AS)
    Preparation
    Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to sample collection
    Collection
    Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection.
    Reference notes
    Arsenic, Blood | <23 mcg/L Whole Blood Arsenic level >100 mcg/L is indicative of acute/chronic exposure. Urine is usually the best specimen for the analysis of arsenic in body fluids. Blood levels tend to be low even when urine concentrations are high. Lead, Capillary | <3.5 mcg/dL Blood lead levels in the range of 3.5-9 mcg/dL have been associated with adverse health effects in children aged 6 years and younger. Patient management varies by age and CDC Blood Lead Level range. Refer to the CDC website regarding Lead Publications/Case Management for recommended interventions. Mercury, Blood | ≤10 mcg/L
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Micronutrients, Heavy Metals Panel, Blood 10255

    5 analytes · Blood · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Collection
    Patients should be 18 years of age or greater. Do not aliquot specimens. Avoid worksite collection. Phlebotomist should wear powderless gloves. Collection material such as alcohol swab should be lead-free. Once washed, fingers must not come in contact with any surface.
    Reference notes
    See individual tests
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

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