Lead (Pb) - urine

Indications:

Toxic. Blood is the preferred specimen to diagnose toxicity. Neurotox with adverse effects on fertility or foetal development.

Patient Instructions:

Patients are advised to avoid fish and seafish consumption for 5-7 days before providing a urine sample for this test as these foods have been shown to temporarily increase urine toxic metal levels.

Included in Profiles:

Urine toxic metals screen

Datasheet:

lead.pdf (Click to Download)

Sample Report:

rep-urine-toxic-metals.pdf (Click to Download)

Sample Requirements:

Early morning urine / 6 hr urine sample

Postal Samples Acceptable:

Yes