ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Lead Analysis, Hair : 2007346

Mnemonic: LEADHAIR

Methodology: Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
Performed: Varies
Reported: 7-14 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Collect a pencil-thick segment of hair. Bundle, cut at roots, wrap with twist tie at root end.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 500 mg hair to an ARUP Trace Element-Free Transport Tube (ARUP supply #43116) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 500 mg)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated or frozen.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Undetermined Refrigerated: Undetermined Frozen: Undetermined

Reference Interval:
By report
Note: Exposure Monitoring/Investigation; not for clinical diagnostic purposes
CPT Code(s): 83655; 80103
Cross References: Pb