ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Lead Analysis, Nails : 2007348

Mnemonic: LEADNAIL

Methodology: Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry
Performed: Varies
Reported: 7-14 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Nails.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 500 mg nails 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