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Test Code PBHA Lead, Hair

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Reporting Name

Lead, Hair

Specimen Type

Hair


Necessary Information


Indicate source of hair (axillary, head, or pubic), if known



Specimen Required


Supplies: Hair and Nails Collection Kit (T565)

Specimen Volume: 0.2 g

Collection Instructions: Prepare and transport specimen per the instructions in the kit or see Collecting Hair and Nails for Metals Testing.


Reject Due To

  All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Hair Ambient (preferred)
  Frozen 
  Refrigerated 

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.05 g

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Report Available

2 to 8 days

Reference Values

<4.0 mcg/g of hair

Reference values apply to all ages.

Useful For

Detecting lead exposure using hair specimens

CPT Code Information

83655

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
PBHA Lead, Hair 5673-9

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
31898 Lead, Hair 5673-9
PBHSC Specimen Source 31208-2