Order Code PBOU Lead Occupational Exposure, Random, Urine
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of profile. For more information see:
-PBUOE / Lead Occupational Exposure, Random, Urine
-HMUOE / Heavy Metal Occupational Exposure, with Reflex, Random, Urine
Useful For
Detecting clinically significant lead exposure due to occupational exposure in random urine specimens
This test is not a substitute for blood lead screening.
Method Name
Only orderable as part of profile. For more information see:
-PBUOE / Lead Occupational Exposure, Random, Urine
-HMUOE / Heavy Metal Occupational Exposure, with Reflex, Random, Urine
Triple-Quadrupole Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS)
Reporting Name
Lead Occupational ExposureSpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
Ambient | 28 days | ||
Frozen | 28 days |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
Only orderable as part of profile. For more information see:
-PBUOE / Lead Occupational Exposure, Random, Urine
-HMUOE / Heavy Metal Occupational Exposure, with Reflex, Random, Urine
Biological Exposure Index (BEI): <150 mcg/g creatinine
Method Description
The metal of interest is analyzed by triple-quadrupole inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.(Unpublished Mayo method)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterDay(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
CPT Code Information
83655