ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0090336: Lead, Hair |
| Test Mnemonic: LEAD H | |
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Methodology: Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry
Performed: Varies Reported: Within 5 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: From the back of the head, just below the crown, grasp a lock of hair about 1/4 inch in width between two fingers, and cut close to the scalp. Trim the 1/2 inch of hair closest to the root into a metal-free container. Discard the remaining length of hair.
Transport: 1/4" X 1/4" X 1/2" sample of hair in a plastic, metal-free container at 20-25°C. Stability: If the sample is collected and stored in the appropriate container, the trace element values do not change with time. |
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| Reference Interval: |
| By report |
| Note: | |
| Please indicate if sample is head or pubic hair. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 83655 |