ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0090338: Lead, Nails |
| Test Mnemonic: LEAD N | |
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Methodology: Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry
Performed: Varies Reported: Within 5 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: Fingernails.
Transport: 0.5 g fingernails in a metal-free container at 20-25°C. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.5 g fingernails in a 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 |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 83655 |