Lead (Urine)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

ULED, UR24

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7729

Synonyms

Urine Lead

Specimen Type

• 24hr Urine
• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• 24hr Urine Container

Acceptable

• Acid Washed 24hr Urine Container
• BD Urine Tube (no additive)
• Specimen Container

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2

Laboratory instruction:
The test of choice is whole blood Lead.

Acidified and casual urine acceptable.

Give to Biochemistry with a copy of the form.
Note: Please transport urine in a urine tube

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