Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
ULED
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0295
Laboratory Handling
Registration
UN 24hr Urine Plain
Laboratory
LabPLUS Trace Metals
Sample Stability
10 days at 2-8°C
Indefinite if frozen
Synonyms
Lead - urine
Turnaround Time
2 weeks
Test performed on weekdays
Specimen Type
- 24hr Urine
- Urine
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- 24hr Urine Container
Acceptable
- Acidified 24hr Urine Container
- BD Urine Tube (no additive)
- Please refer to Additional Information below
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
5
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Please refer to Additional Information below
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
2
Additional Specimen Information
Acidified and casual urine acceptable. See Additional Information below for Information about contamination of trace element specimens
Last updated: 27/08/2026