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Reporting Name
Lead, NailsUseful For
Detecting lead exposure using nail specimens
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
NailNecessary Information
Indicate source of nails (fingernails or toenails), if known
Specimen Required
Supplies: Hair and Nails Collection Kit (T565)
Specimen Volume: 0.2 g
Collection Instructions:
1. Prepare and transport specimen per the instructions in the kit or see Collecting Hair and Nails for Metals Testing.
2. Clippings should be taken from all 10 fingernails or toenails.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.05 g
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nail | Ambient (preferred) | ||
| Frozen | |||
| Refrigerated | |||
Special Instructions
Reference Values
<4.0 mcg/g of nails
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
CPT Code Information
83655
Method Description
The metal of interest is analyzed by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. (Unpublished Mayo method)
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitabilityMethod Name
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)